SSHRC 2016-2017

This page is for tracking SSHRC awards to be held during the 2016-2017 academic year.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships proposals are expected to respond to the objectives put forward in the call for proposals for the Talent program.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships provide stipendiary support to recent PhD graduates who are: undertaking original research; publishing research findings; developing and expanding personal research networks; broadening their teaching experience; preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia; and preparing to become competitive in national research grants competitions.

Fellowships will normally be awarded to candidates affiliated with a university other than that which awarded the PhD. SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship awards are tenable at Canadian or foreign universities and research institutions.

SSHRC welcomes applications involving Aboriginal research, as well as those involving research-creation.

Value: $40,500 per year

Duration: 12 to 24 months

Application deadline: (8 p.m. eastern) September 23, 2015

Results announced: February 2016

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Stats
Applying as an ABD: 14

Applying with a PhD (0-1 years out): 7

Applying with a PhD (2-3 years out): 1

Total: 22

Applying to hold at a Canadian institution: 14

Applying to hold at a non-Canadian institution: 7

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SEE ALSO: Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

Acknowledgement of application received

 * Submitted on Monday Sep. 22nd, marked as forwarded. Tuesday Sept. 23rd marked as received. No e-mail confirmation as of yet.
 * Submitted on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd; marked as forwarded, marked as received Sept. 24. No email confirmation yet.
 * Submitted Sunday, Sept 21; by Sept 23 marked as received. No email confirmation yet.
 * Submitted Wednesday, Sept. 23rd; Marked as received Sept. 24th. No email confirmation. Nail-biting now pathological.
 * Submitted Wednesday, Sept 23rd; marked as forwarded first and then as received. No email confirmation yet as of Sept 26th.
 * Submitted Wednesday, Sept 23rd; No email confirmation yet as of Sept 29th.


 * Anyone receive an email confirmation yet? Last year I got an acknowledgement email on Sept. 30th.**
 * No, as of October 8th, I haven't received email confirmation yet. Should I be worried about this?
 * I don't have anything either.
 * I got an email confirmation on October 9th.
 * As of Oct. 15, no confirmation either.
 * I haven't received confirmation either...as of Oct. 28th.
 * no confirmation as of Nov 1
 * Nothing as of Nov 9.. Should I be worried? Everything checked out on the portal.
 * I wrote to SSHRC on Nov 12 to ask about the email confirmation and they said that I was in fact sent a confirmation on Sept 24th, and they sent me the text of the email (but did not resend the actual email). It was apparently sent to my current email address. I have no idea why I didn't receive it.
 * I emailed SSHRC on Nov. 16 to inquire about the lack of confirmation and they responded saying that they had indeed emailed me. As with the previous comment, I have no idea where that alleged email went.
 * Adding one more voice to the discussion just above: I emailed them finally on November 18th to ask about confirmation and they wrote back saying that it had been sent to the email address listed in my profile. The text of the supposed original email was copied into the reply. It never arrived in my inbox and did not get spam-filtered. Glad to hear I'm not the only one. If you haven't received an email, I'd suggest contacting them; the confirmation includes your application number, which is probably handy to have on file.
 * Same deal as person above. No confirmation email, but supposedly was sent one.
 * I also emailed them yesterday (December 3rd) inquring about confirmation, since I received no email. I got a reply almost instantly with the text of the email they supposedly sent, along with my application/file number. It seems like there is a problem with their system, as I've colleagues who applied for this round and received their confirmation emails without problem. (I didn't, for the record, receive any such email.) If anyone is still wondering about this I would recommend emailing fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
 * I had a confirmation e-mail on October 8, 2015.


 * I read all of your comments, so I emailed SSHRC to ask for my application number on Jan 4, 2016 and received a reply the day after. I was told I was sent a confirmation email... but as many of you, I didn't actually receive such confirmation. Anyhow, I was given the application number, so all is good.
 * I also emailed SSHRC at the beginning of January because I had never received a confirmation. The response I got back said that I should have some news about my application "sometime this month". But the subject line of the email reads: "sshrc postdoc:Accepted". Might this be an unofficial way of indicating that I can expect some *good* news later this month, or am I reading in?
 * I wouldn't bank on it.. but, do report back on this.
 * "Sometime this month", as in January? Wouldn't that be nice..
 * That's what they said! But who knows... I'm predicting a Valentine's Day rejection, so as not to set myself up for disappointment.
 * I spoke to someone at SSHRC this week, they said letters will be mailed sometime in the first or second week of Feb.
 * I would love for this to be true, rather than waiting until the end of February like last year.
 * I have no doubt that SSHRC said that, but don't they have a long history of repeatedly saying they'll be out "in the next week" over and over again? I'm betting that those of us in Canada will receive the letter the week of Feb. 22-26.


 * Feb 1 - Let the obsessive checking of mailboxes begin.
 * Feb 8 - ....and this wiki.


 * Email from SSHRC:  The results will be mailed probably tomorrow or on Monday February 15.
 * What were the details of the e-mail, if you don't mind me asking?
 * That was it... a simple response.
 * Exciting! Except Monday is a holiday in Ontario. I love all of the "probably" statements from SSHRC!
 * Mail would still be delivered as its a provincial not a federal holiday. Post office would close only on federal holidays.


 * On behalf of everyone else waiting and biting their nails, thanks for calling and trying to get some information out of them.
 * Yea, you the real MVP.


 * Results were mailed out Friday, February 12th by regular mail - confirmed in an email from SSHRC. [posted Feb. 15]
 * That's good news! I've been watching their Twitter feed as for the last several years they've tweeted to indicate when letters were mailed and they haven't (yet) this year so I thought not.
 * I agree, it's strange they wouldn't also post on twitter since they have for the last few years at least. Are you sure it was the post-doctoral results that were mailed on the 12th?


 * Feb.16 - Has anyone received their results?
 * No, not yet. I'll post as soon as I do.
 * No letter in London ON as of 8pm on Feb. 16.
 * Nothing yet for me (located in GTA, if that helps). I will also post as soon as I do.
 * No (in Toronto); I expect tomorrow (the 17th) will be the day...
 * I'm in Toronto as well. Having a hard time finishing my article revision!
 * Just received my letter in Toronto - a rejection. Results below.


 * The exact wording of the email was: "The results for the SSHRC Postdoctoral competition were sent out by regular mail on Friday February 12, 2016."
 * Cool! Thanks!


 * Letter Received: Feb 16th, Southwestern Ontario. Will post full results later. Good luck to you all!
 * Letter received in Montreal on Feb 16th, awarded and to be held at McGill University, details later. Good luck guys.

Results received (successful)

 * FORMAT: Score. Discipline. Selection Committee (eg, 3/7563, 6/7566). Location: (eg, Canada, US). Status: (eg, ABD, 1yr, 2yr). Qualifications: (eg, pubs, presentations).
 * Score: 4.83/6 (4.7, 4.8, 4.9). Discipline: Philosophy. Committee: 7562. Location of Tenure: UK. Status when applied: ABD at Ontario University. Qualifications: 2 peer reviwed articles, numerous refereed conferences, some published translations. 3 previous SSHRC awards and other scholarships. Good luck everyone!
 * Score:5.25/6 (challenge 5.05/6, feasibility 5.17/6, capability 5.38): Discipline Geography, to be held at McGill. PhD in 2014, worked as a post doc since then at UdEM. 18 peer review papers, two books and more than five papers on review. Previous SSHRC doctoral award.Award from FRQSC and numerous other awards.Good luck all....
 * Score: 4.71/6 (challenge 3.95/6, feasibility 4.27/6, capability 5.27/6): Discipline Geography, tenure at Windsor. PhD in 2014, worked as postdoc since then at two universities. 10 peer reviewed papers, 15+ conference presentations, SSHRC doctotal award (declined), Other awards from conferences and graduate studies. Good luck everyone!

Results received (waitlisted)

 * FORMAT: Score. Discipline. Selection Committee (eg, 3/7563, 6/7566). Location: (eg, Canada, US). Status: (eg, ABD, 1yr, 2yr). Qualifications: (eg, pubs, presentations).
 * Score: 4.21/6 (4.45; 4.40; 4.00). Selection Committee: 7565. Political Science. Location: Ontario ABD and applied for in Ontario as well. Qualifications: 1 chapter in edited volume (Routledge), 2 very recent R&Rs from top tier journals (1 single author, 1 co-authored), 20+ conference/invited presentations, and only limited previous funding (2 years OGS and smaller awards/grants).  I am not entirely surprised at the results, although dissappointed - I will give it a shot next year with more publications and hope for the best with this lotto.  But, I am curious what the score threshold was for an offer of support, given that 4.21 did not make the cut this year and seems higher than some/most of the waitlisted scores for last year. Thanks for any info! My letter was dated February 12, 2016 and arrived (Southern Ontario) February 16, 2016 by the way.
 * Score: 3.95/6 (3.8;3.8;4.1). English Literature. Selection Committee: 1 (Humanities and Arts). Location: Canada ABD, applied to hold fellowship in US. Qualifications: 1 major journal publication, 1 submitted; a half-dozen conference papers; SSHRC CGS and multiple OGS awards. Not suprised, but disappointed - might move into non-academic pursuits since I'm not that portable and sessional life doesn't appeal. Letter arrived Feb 16.
 * Score: 3.15/6 (3.9; 3.85; 3.15). Political Science. Location: Canada ABD, applied to hold in US. Qualifications: 1 co-authored journal; 2 R&Rs; 5 conference papers; OGS and other awards. Letter arrived Feb. 16.
 * Score: 3.84/6 (3.7; 3.75; 3.95). History. Location: Canada. Status: 1yr. Qualifications: 2 pubs in mediocre PR journals; 4 pubs forthcoming; 17 conference papers; MA and PhD SSHRCs.  Sessional for hire!
 * Score 3.25 (3; 3; 3.5). Sociology. Location: Applying from Canada to Ivy League university in the US. Status: ABD. Qualifications: 4 co-authored peer-reviewed journals, multiple book chapters, book reviews, encyclopedia articles; 14 conference presentations; previous doctoral SSHRC and multiple OGS. Pretty disappointed since the scholars in my field were so excited about this project!
 * Score: 3.7 (3.8; 3.8; 3.6). Sociology. Location: Canada ABD, applied to hold in Canada. Qualifications: 1 first-author in decent journal. 1 co-authored chapter. 2 policy reports. Several book reviews. ~8 conference presentations. Multiple OGS/external policy-research grants.

Results received (unsuccessful)

 * FORMAT: Score. Discipline. Selection Committee (eg, 3/7563, 6/7566). Location: (eg, Canada, US). Status: (eg, ABD, 1yr, 2yr). Qualifications: (eg, pubs, presentations).
 * Well, here it goes. Pretty stunned by my awful score. 2.35/6 (Challenge - 2.2/6, Feasibility 2.45/6, Capability 2.35/6). Fine Arts. Location: Canada (U.S. PhD). Status: PhD in 2014. Qualifications: 2 articles in good journals (1 was in press at time of application), 13 conference presentations, decent funding record (no prev. SSHRC)

DISCUSSION

 * Anyone else have trouble with the application form this evening? I tried to verify a few minutes before 8pm and the verify button had disappeared. Does anyone have any experience with this?
 * Hi there. Can the same individual send two post doc fellowship applications for the same academic year, one for SSHRC and the other for CIHR? Thanks for the feedback..!
 * No, you can't - you're only allowed to submit one postdoc application to SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC per year. See details under eligibility: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fellowships/postdoctoral-postdoctorale-eng.aspx#a4


 * Plan B - What is everyone doing if they don't get this? I plan on avoiding sessional work like the plague (currently ABD). Got a decent government research gig/visiting research position lined up. Not sure what else I will do with myself.
 * I'll go the sessional route, supplemented with non-profit contracts...
 * Hey, your view of sessional teaching may change once you finish your PhD and find yourself in a very crowded and very competitive job market. Mine did. I am less than a year out, and am pretty happy to be teaching right now, while I wait for these results.
 * Luckily, my specialization lends itself/has already produced alternative opportunities. If it keeps doing so, I will continue to avoid sessional work. It is grossly underpaid, undervalued and time consuming. Ever heard of the sessional trap?


 * An offer of a Banting Fellowship came on Thursday (Feb 4).
 * Congrats! I was rejected a Banting on Thursday.  If I may, can I ask your "Results Received" information like is asked for above, for this award?
 * Thanks! Overall average score: 7.67 (8+8+7). History. Canada. ABD (still have to defend the thing). Qualifications: quite a bunch of publications + professional experience before the PhD programme.


 * Feb. 16 - Can anyone confirm whether these committees are from the current competition? I just came across this page, but am surprised SSHRC would make these commitee lists available so soon. I am unclear what "October 2015 competiton" refers to. Ie, applications received in September 2015?  - * At the bottom of that site it says date modiefie: 2015-10-26, so those are the committees for an old competition, not this year's. [this not necessarily true, see below]
 * It's quite possible since the names were released after the application deadline. SSHRC is quite active on Twitter so I'm sure they'd let you know if this is correct if you tweet at them.
 * You're right, my mistake, it's perfectly possible those are the names of the committee members for this year's competition given the date. Although in the past details like this are usually only released after the results of teh competition are. In any case, as the previous post says, the best bet would be to ask SSHRC.
 * Honestly, the committees do not change significantly from year to year - you can easily see previous years' committees and they're often composed of the same group of people. It's unfortunate, as some committees are so multidiscplinary and do not have a member that covers each of the disciplines.