We’re thrilled to announce that 2025 Housing Research Scholarship Program application process is now open!
Offered in partnership with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), this program provides graduate students an opportunity to help shape the future of housing in Canada.
The initiative supports housing research training across the social sciences and humanities, with a focus on building research capacity in the National Housing Strategy’s priority areas.
Program goals
The Housing Research Scholarship Program is designed to:
- recognize excellence in early-career academic research
- advance knowledge and application in the field of housing
- grow housing research expertise and capacity in Canada
Funding opportunities for your innovative housing research
The program offers research training awards and supplements to postdoctoral researchers and doctoral and master’s students. Recipients will receive financial support to advance their studies and gain access to valuable opportunities — connecting with leading housing experts, sharing insights, and contributing to research that informs housing policy and solutions.
2025 application timelines
Postdoctoral fellowships
Launch: July, 2025
Deadline: September 11, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Doctoral students
Launch: July, 2025
Deadline through a Canadian institution with a quota: Contact your institution
Deadline directly to SSHRC: October 17, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Master’s students
Launch: August, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Why housing research matters
By generating research, data and insights, researchers can make an important contribution to ensuring a stable and well-functioning housing system that meets the needs of Canadians. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s, doctoral or postdoctoral studies, this program offers you an opportunity to advance your research training and generate impactful housing knowledge.
For more details on eligibility criteria, application process and past recipients, visit the Housing Research Scholarship Program webpage.