Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 28 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 16 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $1.3B
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $1.33B
- Core responsibilities with indicators
- 2
Spending and employees
Totals of the department's programs: actual spending where reported, then the latest plan.
Spending
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | — | $689M |
| 2011-12 | — | $698M |
| 2012-13 | — | $696M |
| 2013-14 | — | $696M |
| 2014-15 | — | $713M |
| 2015-16 | — | $720M |
| 2016-17 | — | $776M |
| 2017-18 | — | $784M |
| 2018-19 | — | $873M |
| 2019-20 | — | $941M |
| 2020-21 | — | $1.42B |
| 2021-22 | — | $1.02B |
| 2022-23 | — | $1.06B |
| 2023-24 | — | $1.16B |
| 2024-25 | — | $1.3B |
| 2025-26 | $1.33B* | — |
| 2026-27 | $1.41B* | — |
| 2027-28 | $1.42B* | — |
| 2028-29 | $1.5B* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 216 |
| 2012-13 | — | 203 |
| 2013-14 | — | 206 |
| 2014-15 | — | 207 |
| 2015-16 | — | 218 |
| 2016-17 | — | 228 |
| 2017-18 | — | 229 |
| 2018-19 | — | 245 |
| 2019-20 | — | 274 |
| 2020-21 | — | 310 |
| 2021-22 | — | 328 |
| 2022-23 | — | 343 |
| 2023-24 | — | 387 |
| 2024-25 | — | 418 |
| 2025-26 | 415* | — |
| 2026-27 | 408* | — |
| 2027-28 | 380* | — |
| 2028-29 | 376* | — |
Results at a glance
How many indicators met their target each year, as reported in the Departmental Results Reports. Source: GC InfoBase.
Core responsibility indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 80% |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| 2020-21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73% |
| 2021-22 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 65% |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 59% |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 65% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 83% |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86% |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Results by core responsibility
Funding social sciences and humanities research and training (27 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Canada’s rank among the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development nations on the citation score of social sciences and humanities research publications
2024-25Target: In the top 10 (2025)Result: 27Not met
Number of non-academic partners on research projects
2024-25Target: ≥ 850 (2025)Result: 820Not met
Percentage of award recipients reporting non-academic collaborations in the research process
2024-25Target: ≥ 70% (2025)Result: 69%Not met
Percentage of funded research trainees who report working in a research position
2024-25Target: ≥ 55% (2025)Result: 74%Met
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples
2024-25Target: ≥ 5% (2025)Result: 3.3%Not met
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as persons with disabilities
2024-25Target: ≥ 8% (2025)Result: 11%Met
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as visible minorities
2024-25Target: ≥ 23% (2025)Result: 23.9%Met
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as women
2024-25Target: ≥ 51% (2025)Result: 56.1%Met
Funding from non-academic partners for research projects
2024-25Target: ≥ $35M (2025)Result: $35MNot met
Number of research projects funded jointly by SSHRC and international partner(s)
2024-25Target: ≥ 9 (2025)Result: 46Met
Number of research trainees supported by SSHRC through scholarships and fellowships
2024-25Target: ≥ 4,500 (2025)Result: 5,302Met
Number of research trainees supported through grants
2024-25Target: ≥ 6,000 (2025)Result: 21,303Met
Percentage of funded projects involving international collaborations
2024-25Target: ≥ 65% (2025)Result: 63%Not met
Percentage of funded projects reporting socioeconomic outcomes for Canadians
2024-25Target: ≥ 75% (2025)Result: 79%Met
Percentage of research trainees that go on to work in a research position
2021-22Target: ≥ 60% (2022)Result: 59%Not met
Number of partners on research projects
2020-21Target: ≥ 600 (2021)Result: 1,168Met
Number of research trainees supported
2020-21Target: ≥ 7,000 (2021)Result: 3,838Not met
Partner funding for research projects
2020-21Target: ≥ $30M (2021)Result: $44.9MMet
Proportion of award holders who are underrepresented individuals
2020-21Target: ≥ 51% (2021)Result: 61%Met
Percentage of funded research involving international collaborations
2018-19Target: ≥ 60% (2019)Result: 70%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Additional resources invested by non-academic partners to support research projects
2026-27Target: ≥ $35M (2027)Result: —Planned
Canada’s rank among the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development nations on the citation score of social sciences and humanities research publications
2026-27Target: In the top 10 (2027)Result: —Planned
Funding allocated to support research trainees through grants
2026-27Target: ≥ $90M (2027)Result: —Planned
Number of non-academic partners on research projects
2026-27Target: ≥ 750 (2027)Result: —Planned
Number of research trainees supported by SSHRC through research training awards
2026-27Target: ≥ 5,000 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of award recipients reporting international collaborations
2026-27Target: ≥ 55% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of award recipients reporting non-academic collaborations in the research process
2026-27Target: ≥ 70% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of award recipients reporting socio-economic outcomes for Canadians
2026-27Target: ≥ 75% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of funded research trainees who report working in a research position
2026-27Target: ≥ 55% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of funding allocated to support research trainees through grants
2026-27Target: ≥ 35% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples
2026-27Target: ≥ 5% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as persons with disabilities
2026-27Target: ≥ 11% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as visible minorities
2026-27Target: ≥ 24% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of newly funded recipients who self-identify as women
2026-27Target: ≥ 51% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada supported by SSHRC funding
2026-27Target: 35% – 45% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Institutional support for the indirect costs of research (3 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Average number of Canadian institutions named among the top 250 according to international university rankings
2024-25Target: ≥ 10 (2025)Result: 11Met
Percentage of funds invested in management and administration
2024-25Target: 30% – 40% (2025)Result: 36%Met
Percentage of funds invested in research facilities
2024-25Target: 25% – 35% (2025)Result: 29%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Average number of Canadian institutions named among the top 250 according to international university rankings
2026-27Target: ≥ 10 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of funds invested in management and administration
2026-27Target: 30% – 40% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of funds invested in research facilities
2026-27Target: 25% – 35% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Internal Services (0 indicators)
No indicators reported for this core responsibility.
Programs
| Program | Core responsibility | Status | Latest plan, first year | Last actual | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Support Fund · BNU01 | Institutional support for the indirect costs of research | New since an earlier plan | $510M 2026-27 | $467M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Insight Research · BNT01 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | New since an earlier plan | $350M 2026-27 | $300M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Research Training and Talent Development · BNT02 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | New since an earlier plan | $218M 2026-27 | $191M 2024-25 | 2 |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund · BNT04 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | New since an earlier plan | $148M 2026-27 | $128M 2024-25 | 4 |
| Research Partnerships · BNT03 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | New since an earlier plan | $120M 2026-27 | $113M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Canada Biomedical Research Fund · BNT06 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | New since an earlier plan | $39.5M 2026-27 | $74M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Management and Oversight Services · ISS01 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $7.1M 2026-27 | $8.1M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Information Technology Services · ISS07 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $4.7M 2026-27 | $6.4M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Financial Management Services · ISS05 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $3.5M 2026-27 | $699K 2024-25 | 0 |
| Human Resources Management Services · ISS04 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $3.2M 2026-27 | $2.9M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Communications Services · ISS02 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $1.9M 2026-27 | $1.9M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Information Management Services · ISS06 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $873K 2026-27 | $1.2M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Real Property Management Services · ISS08 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $778K 2026-27 | $2M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Acquisition Management Services · ISS0Z | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $450K 2026-27 | $455K 2024-25 | 0 |
| Materiel Management Services · ISS09 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $70K 2026-27 | $21K 2024-25 | 0 |
| Legal Services · ISS03 | Internal Services | New since an earlier plan | $0 2026-27 | $111K 2024-25 | 0 |
| Indirect Costs of Research · AQD00 | Canada has the institutional capacity to enable research and research-related activities in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering and health. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $369M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Insight - New Knowledge in the Social Sciences and Humanities · AQA00 | Canada is a world leader in social sciences and humanities research and research training. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $186M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Talent - Attraction, Retention and Development of Students and Researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities · AQB00 | Canada is a world leader in social sciences and humanities research and research training. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $173M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Investigator-framed Research (theme area and subject defined by researcher(s)) · AQE00 | Research: New knowledge based on excellent research in the social sciences and humanities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $88.4M 2011-12 | 0 |
| Strategic Research Development · AQG00 | Research: New knowledge based on excellent research in the social sciences and humanities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $35.4M 2011-12 | 0 |
| Connection - Mobilization of Social Sciences and Humanities Knowledge · BMS00 | Canada is a world leader in social sciences and humanities research and research training. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $29.9M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Research Networking · AQJ00 | Knowledge mobilization: Facilitating the use of social sciences and humanities knowledge within and beyond academia. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $27.6M 2011-12 | 0 |
| Canada First Research Excellence Fund · AQZ00 | Canada has the institutional capacity to enable research and research-related activities in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering and health. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $13.6M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC00 | Internal Services | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $12.8M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Research Dissemination and Knowledge Translation · AQF00 | Knowledge mobilization: Facilitating the use of social sciences and humanities knowledge within and beyond academia. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $11.9M 2011-12 | 0 |
| Targeted Research and Training Initiatives · AQH00 | Research: New knowledge based on excellent research in the social sciences and humanities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $8.9M 2011-12 | 0 |
| Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund · BNT05 | Funding social sciences and humanities research and training | Appeared and later dropped | $0 2021-22 | $434M 2020-21 | 4 |
