Insight Development Grant

Full details about the Insight Development Grant competition and access to the application form can be found on the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) website .


Competition Timeline:

Applicants are encouraged to check with their Department / Faculty for any additional deadlines.

December 2, 2024

Research Services Notice of Intent (NOI) Deadline

Please provide a brief summary of your proposed project (max 200 words). Research Services confirms applicant eligibility at this stage, and compiles an email distribution list to communicate directly with applicants.

January 6, 2025

Research Services Full Review Deadline: 

Applicants requesting an OPTIONAL full review of their application by Research Services are asked to provide their application to Research Services no later than January 6.

January 20, 2025

Research Services Administrative Review Deadline: 

Completed Insight Development Grant applications are to be submitted to Research Services electronically via the SSHRC online system for MANDATORY administrative review. Research Services will return the application to the applicant for final editing following review.

TRAQ Submission Deadline

Applicants are advised to submit their TRAQ DDS form by this date for Department / Faculty approval (instructions). An approved TRAQ entry is required by Research Services before the application can be submitted to SSHRC.

February 3, 2025

SSHRC Insight Development Grant Deadline: 

​All applications must be received by SSHRC. Applications are forwarded electronically to SSHRC by Research Services.

Queen's Research Services' Insight Development Grant Boot Camps

This virtual two-part boot camp will introduce researchers to best practices for SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications. Research Projects Advisors Diane Davies and Adrian Kelly will guide researchers through key application components using examples from successful applications. Participants may attend one or both sessions.

Session1

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00-11:00AM ET

Topics:

  • Introduction to the Insight Development Grants (IDG)
  • Compelling Project Summaries & Detailed Descriptions
  • Creative Knowledge Mobilization Plans

Register here

Session 2

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 10:00-11:00AM ET

Topics:

  • Student Training Plans
  • Effective Budgets & Budget Justifications
  • Timelines

Register here

SSHRC Webinars

SSHRC will be holding two webinars on the Insight Development Grants (IDG) 2025 competition. The webinars will provide an overview of the funding opportunity. They will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Advance registration is not required. The webinars will be held via MS Teams on the following dates:

French session

Subventions de Développement Savoir

November 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Join the webinar

English session

Insight Development Grants

November 27, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET

Join the webinar

Canadian Common CV Resources

A Canadian Common CV is required as part of the IDG application.

Contact Information

SSHRC Insight Development Grant Program: TRAQ Help Desk: Research Services:

 insightgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

1-855-275-2861

Helpdesk Web Form 

 traq@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 78426


Other SSHRC Funding Programs

See SSHRC's Upcoming Deadlines .