Researchers interested in applying for SSHRC funding are invited to register for one or more of the online Get STARTed SSHRC writing workshops.
Hosted by the Office of Research, these workshops will cover the most challenging sections of a typical SSHRC grant application as well as strategies to strengthen your application.
75% of 2019 START attendees who applied for the SSHRC Insight Grant were successful - 35% higher than the national success rate.
Please register below for the sessions you would like to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Knechtel.
Workshop Details
Tuesday, July 7 (1 to 3 p.m.): Crafting compelling objectives
- Define impactful goals and objectives, the cornerstone of all SSHRC applications
- Review successful examples from previous applications
- Optional: peer review of written goals and one-hour bootcamp writing session from 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 9 (1 to 3 p.m.): Mastering Methodologies
- Develop a clear, well-planned methodology and realistic timelines
- Review successful examples from previous applications
Wednesday, July 15 (1 to 3 p.m.): Knockout knowledge mobilization plans
- Understand SSHRC's definition of Knowledge Mobilization (KMB) and the research activities that fall within this definition
- Review successful examples from previous applications
- Understand SSHRC's Open Access policy and Data Management plan requirements and how the Waterloo Library can help researchers develop winning Data Management plans
Thursday, July 16 (1 to 3 p.m.): Stellar student training plans
- Develop effective student training and mentoring plans
- Consider Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) when building student teams and incorporating this element into grant writing
- Review successful examples from previous applications
Tuesday, July 21 (1 to 3 p.m.): Bringing your budget “A game”
- Develop a well-justified budget with detail and accuracy
- Review successful examples from previous applications
Thursday, July 30 (1 to 3 p.m.): Articulating impacts and advice from the Adjudication Committee
- Identify compelling impacts that can bolster one's application
- Review successful examples from previous applications