Mohawk IDEAWORKS is pleased to announce the recipients of the SSHRC Exchange and Explore Grants, supported through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Institutional Grants (SIG) program. These grants support faculty in sharing research insights beyond campus through knowledge dissemination and exchange activities that engage academic, professional, and community audiences.
The SSHRC Exchange and Explore Grants are designed to help faculty amplify the reach of their research through activities such as conference presentations, publications, workshops, and public-facing knowledge mobilization initiatives. By supporting dissemination at key moments in the research lifecycle, the program ensures that research findings inform practice, policy, and broader public conversations.
2025 SSHRC Explore Grant Recipients
Michelle Tomson and Theresia Arnott-Candy
Michelle Tomson and Theresia Arnott-Candy will use the SSHRC Exchange Grant to Supporting additional student research capacity for their applied research project in collaboration with DIG, helping strengthen project delivery and research outcomes. In addition to this Exchange Grant, their work is also supported through the Steeves Family Innovation Fund, reflecting a layered approach to advancing research impact.
Becky Ellis
Supporting additional student research capacity for her applied research project in partnership with the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association, advancing research activity and applied learning opportunities.
2025 SSHRC Exchange Grant Recipients
Emily Comegna
Misinformation and Pseudoscience About Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Peer-Facilitated Workshop
This project focuses on community-engaged knowledge exchange through facilitated workshops that address misinformation and promote inclusive, informed dialogue.
Christine Boyko-Head
This project supports the dissemination of research focused on general equity and women’s empowerment.
Advancing Knowledge Mobilization at Mohawk
Through the SSHRC Institutional Grants program, Mohawk IDEAWORKS continues to build research capacity in the social sciences and humanities while supporting faculty at different stages of their research journey. The Exchange Grants complement other internal funding and professional development supports offered through IDEAWORKS and the Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives (CERI), helping faculty extend the reach and relevance of their work.
By investing in knowledge dissemination and exchange, IDEAWORKS is strengthening connections between research, community, and practice, and ensuring that faculty expertise contributes to meaningful impact beyond the classroom and campus.
Applying for Future SSHRC Funding Opportunities
Faculty interested in future SSHRC-supported opportunities through IDEAWORKS are encouraged to explore the following pathways:
- SSHRC Exchange Grants
Faculty may apply directly for SSHRC Exchange Grants to support knowledge dissemination and exchange activities.
Application deadline: May 31, 2026
🔗 Apply here: SSHRC Exchange Grants Application Form | 2026 - SSHRC Explore Grants
Faculty applying to the Steeves Family Innovation Fund are automatically considered for SSHRC Explore supplemental funding as part of their application, where eligible.
These funding pathways reflect IDEAWORKS’ commitment to supporting faculty-led research, knowledge mobilization, and community-engaged scholarship across Mohawk College.
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