It has been a long time since I had much to do with any Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) grants, but since the deadline is coming up on the 15th for the Standard Research Grants Program, I thought that it might be useful to post a few thoughts in that direction.

Useful links and other information:

• SSHRC Standard Research Grants Program Description

• SSHRC online system
• Tri-Council Financial Administration Guide
• Jo VanEvery, a fellow grant coach, has an e-book called “Writing your SSHRC Grant Proposal” available on her website. According to her page “A friend . . . calls it ‘the instructions you wish SSHRC gave you’.” It will help applicants navigate the tricky questions of “I read books and think big thoughts. What do I put in a methodology section?”.

When I have some time, I would like to read Jove’s book. I’m sure that her experiences as a SSHRC Program Officer gave her unique insight into how to approach (and avoid) many of the common pitfalls SSHRC applicants face.