2025 Housing Research Scholarship Program has launched!

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.

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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.