By Jeff Green

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has launched its Storytellers Challenge, which asks post-secondary students to demonstrate in up to three minutes or 300 words, how Canadian social sciences and humanities research is impacting our lives, our world and our future for the better.

The finalists receive $3,000 and the five winners each receive an additional $1,000.

The deadline to submit a story is Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027.

More details about the challenge, including how to enter, quick tips and rules and regulations, are available online. You can also check out the storytellers gallery to see the top submissions from 2014 through 2026.

Those interested in learning more about the challenge are invited to a public webinar on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland time – English session 
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland time – French session 

For questions regarding the challenge, please feel free to reach out to Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.