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Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Rich, innovative and diverse, research at the Faculty of Social Sciences fosters social innovation, disseminates knowledge, and promotes public policy development, all while creating research partnerships with the public and private sectors and community organizations.
$18.4M

In total research funding

61%

increase in research intensity since 2018

52%

of research funded by tri-council agencies

News and awards

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General process

General process of a research project management. Research management, Research Toolbox and Stakeholders. 

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Research project key steps

Find funding - Develop and submit proposals - Receive award and obtain certification - Manage project - Project closure

Learn more about each step
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Funding

Financial support can take many forms, and come from several distinct sources or combinations of sources.

Find funding (VirtuO)
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Knowledge mobilization

Knowledge mobilization (KMb) is a growing part of grant applications and research projects. This guide aims to introduce you to the knowledge mobilization options available.

Knowledge mobilization tools
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Integrating Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in research

Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Research
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Advice for writing a successful SSHRC application

Learn more about SSHRC’s funding opportunities and the types of institutional support that are available to you in the development of your application.

Write a successful SSHRC application
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Research Profiles

Faculty of Social Sciences: Clusters of research interests
UNIWeb – Profs’ research and publications