Insight Development Grant (IDG)

Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas.

Insight Development Grants foster research in its early stages, but are not intended to support large-scale initiatives. Long-term support for research is offered through SSHRC’s  Insight Grants.

summary

Intended Recipients

Researchers involved in the initial stages of a short-term research project that is developing/exploring new research questions and/or approaches

Duration

1 - 2 years

Additional Information

SSHRC IDG website

Upcoming Competition Deadlines

• Internal Peer Review Request and Submission Deadline
  The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Research Partner Network are pleased to offer faculty member applicants the possibility of an internal peer review and/or a budget justification review to support applications for the Insight Development Grant competition. Participation is voluntary, but past experience shows that pre-submission feedback helps to improve an applicant’s chances of competition success.  Register here for peer review and/or budget justification review. See detailed deadlines for submission of drafts for Peer Review and Budget Review here.

• RAS Internal Review Deadline

• • January 27, 2025 at 3:30 pm MST

• Final Version Submission Deadline

• • Applications must be received at RAS January 27th during core business hours.
  • Final submission deadline and updated documents must be submitted before 10 am (Edmonton time) on Feb. 3rd in the Research portal. RAS staff require time to ensure all applications are forwarded by the sponsor deadline.

For a list of supports and resources offered for the 2025 IDG competition, consult the page here.

support and resources

Insight Development Grant Boot Camps

Boot Camps typically occur in the Fall and are offered in a 5-day format. These sessions provide participants with information on key sections of the Insight Development Grant application, strategies and advice, writing time, and opportunities to exchange their work with peers. Please note that these boot camps are not drop-in sessions; applications are required, and participants must be prepared to attend all sessions.

Insight Development Grants Workshop

This workshop will help participants determine the most important points to emphasize in the key mandatory sections of their Insight Development Grant application. Register here.

Peer Review Services

U of A researchers applying as Principal Investigators to the Insight Development Grant competition are eligible to have their proposals reviewed by the College of Social Sciences and Humanities' Panel of SSHRC Peer Reviewers. For more information, please visit CSSH website for more details.

additional resources

• “Think”Stop on Insight Development Grant templates: Goals and Objectives Planning and Methods Planning
• Grant Proposals Presentation: How to Write and Argue Effectively (Part 1 and Part 2)
• Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant Presentation: Advice from an Adjudicator and Successful Applicant
• SSHRC Homepage
• Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions
• New version of Financial Administration Guide
• Guide d'administration financière des trois organismes
• Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration - U of A part of pilot
• Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency
• SSHRC Definitions of Terms
• SSHRC Regulations Governing Grant Applications
• SSHRC Merit Review Process
• SSHRC Resource Centre
• SSHRC Guidelines for Support of Tools for Research and Related Activities
• SSHRC Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
• SSHRC Indigenous Research Statement of Principles
• SSHRC Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research
• SSHRC Research Portal
• RPNet Contact Page
• Researcher Home Page Login