Five Psychology researchers awarded 2026 SSHRC funding

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

This week, the Government of Canada has announced more than $289 million in support for 1,788 social sciences and humanities research projects and partnerships across Canada, including 20 projects in the Faculty of Arts - five of which are in the School of Psychology.

The projects address some of the most pressing questions of our time and showcase how social sciences and humanities research helps us better understand complex social challenges while generating knowledge that can inform public policy, strengthen communities, and improve lives,” said Ana Ferrer, Associate Dean, Research. “Warm congratulations to all our researchers on their excellence and dedication. We’re looking forward to the new insights that will emerge from their work.”

Congratulations to the recipients!

SSHRC Insight Grants, 2026

  • Igor Grossmann, From Narratives to Choices: Advancing Semantic Topic Modeling for Mapping Cultural Narratives to Social Decision Making
  • Sara Hart, Intergenerational Transmission of Reading Ability
  • David Moscovitch, Autobiographical Memory as a Vehicle for Social Resilience

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants, 2026

  • Heather Henderson, Co-Creating Belonging: Strengthening Youth Inclusion Through Shared Practice

SSHRC Insight Development Grants, 2026

  • Clara ColombattoThe Moral Weight of Confidence: How Decision Dynamics Shape Perceptions of Moral Character  

Learn about all the projects in Arts and read the University of Waterloo announcement.