SSHRC supports students and postdocs

SSHRC supports students and postdocs

By Anne Craig

November 13, 2014

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Ninety-six Queen鈥檚 University graduate students and post-doctoral trainees have received more than $3.45 million in scholarships and fellowships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

鈥淭hese scholarships and fellowships provide crucial support to our master鈥檚, doctoral and post-doctoral trainees as they develop their research skills and push the envelope on discovery. These promising new researchers are addressing important and relevant issues often leading to progressive solutions with considerable cultural, social and economic benefit,鈥 says Brenda Brouwer, Vice-Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. 鈥淨ueen鈥檚 success in this SSHRC competition underscores the tremendous talent and potential of our students and trainees as the researchers and leaders of tomorrow.鈥

The list of Queen鈥檚 recipients includes:  

  • 44 Joseph Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship 鈥 Master鈥檚 Program winners
  • 21 Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program鈥擠octoral Scholarship winners
  • 27 SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships Program winners
  • 4 SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellows

The Queen鈥檚 recipients are conducting research on a variety of topics including bullying, artifact conservation, child welfare, social anxiety, religious accommodation, virtual violence, eating alone and performing arts education.

Awarded by SSHRC, the fellowships and scholarships will support the development of tomorrow鈥檚 research leaders at postsecondary institutions across the country. Nearly 2,500 masters, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and scholarships will contribute to building the knowledge and talent essential for Canada in the 21st century鈥檚 culture of innovation.

鈥淏y investing in new and talented leaders through SSHRC scholarships and fellowships, Canada is well prepared to meet important future challenge areas,鈥 says Brent Herbert-Copley, Vice-President, Research Programs, SSHRC. 鈥淪SHRC-funded research enhances understanding of social, cultural, technological and economic issues that are critical to developing the next generation of leaders and to building a better future for Canada and the world.鈥

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Queen鈥檚 distinguishes itself as one of the leading research-intensive institutions in Canada. The mission is to advance research excellence, leadership and innovation, as well as enhance Queen鈥檚 impact at a national and international level. Through undertaking leading-edge research, Queen鈥檚 is addressing many of the world鈥檚 greatest challenges, and developing innovative ideas and technological advances brought about by discoveries in a variety of disciplines.