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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 publication: Migration, frontières, exil by Professor Stéphanie Garneau

The School of Social Work is proud to announce the publication of a new book by Professor Stéphanie Garneau, co-authored with Fredy Linus Bouchen: Mig…
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Politics

New publication examines the politics of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

A new publication by Daniel Stockemer, Professor at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, examines the political dimensions of …
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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…

Funding and awards

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Announcements

Two Faculty of Social Sciences researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to congratulate Professors Marie-Eve Desrosiers and Nicole Racine on their election to the Royal Society of Ca…
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Announcements

Jennifer Spence joins the Faculty of Social Sciences to advance Arctic governance and community resilience

As the Arctic takes on growing strategic importance for Canada, the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) is strengthening its expertise in the governance,…
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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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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.

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