SSHRC will be expanding its funding of health-related research projects with a focus on social sciences and humanities.

Eligible projects would include:

• General well-being and work-life balance related topics
• Health policy and management
• Health ethics
• Social construction of health and health behavior

Certain areas will remain ineligible:

• Clinical education
• Clinical research and therapy
• Kinesiology and epidemiology

Researchers are invited to contact SSHRC if you are uncertain about the eligibility of your particular project. They are happy to review a one-page summary (Francois.Simard@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca).

More information on subject matter eligibility at SSHRC…

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