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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

Publications in the spotlight

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Publications

New book by Professor Bastien Quirion explores the ethical challenges of criminological intervention

How can criminologists support people who are vulnerable or involved in the justice system while navigating the ethical tensions inherent in their wor…
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Publications

Costanza Musu explores the intersection of antiquities, cultural heritage and global security

The Faculty of Social Sciences is pleased to highlight a new publication by Costanza Musu, the new Director of the School of Graduate Studies of Publi…
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Publications

Professor Myriam Bahaffou publishes new book exploring ecofeminism, desire and revolutionary politics

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to highlight the publication of Eropolitique. écoféminismes, désirs et révolution, a new book by Myriam Bahaff…

Funding and awards

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Francophonie

Professor Stéphanie Gaudet named holder of the Research Chair in Canadian Francophonie on Youth Civic Participation

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to congratulate Professor Stéphanie Gaudet, who has been named holder of the Research Chair in Canadian Franco…
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Announcements

Alexis H. Truong appointed Director of CIRCEM

The Faculty of Social Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Alexis H. Truong as Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Re…
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Awards and recognition

Congratulations to Pierre Jameson Beaucejour, Winner of the Louise-Dandurand French Publication Award

Pierre Jameson Beaucejour, from the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, has received the Prix Publication en français Louise-Dandurand…
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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

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Funding

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

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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.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Integrating Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in 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.

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Research Profiles

Faculty of Social Sciences: Clusters of research interests