General Guidelines for the Eligibility of Subject Matter at SSHRC
Applications to SSHRC as the primary source of research or research training support must meet the following criteria:
The program of research must be primarily in the social sciences and humanities (i.e., aligned with the SSHRC legislated mandate) and;
The intended outcome of the research must primarily be to add to our understanding and knowledge of individuals, groups, and societies - what we think, how we live and how we interact with each other and the world around us.