April 20, 2010 - New funding opens up for Douglas College researchers

Humanities and social science research at Douglas College is getting a boost with the announcement that the college is now eligible to administer research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences. As a SSHRC-eligible institution, Douglas College researchers can apply for a share of the more than $300 million in grants and scholarships distributed annually by SSHRC.

"SSHRC eligibility is an important milestone for Douglas College," said Jan Carrie, Acting Vice President of Education. "It's a testament to the strength of our faculty and will help develop Douglas College as a centre for social science and humanities research."

"This is good news for faculty and students," said Dr. Kathy Denton, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. "The ability to access SSHRC funding will enable us to continue to attract and retain the best instructors and program personnel. And our students will benefit from greater opportunities to work with faculty on research projects and learn about research outcomes in their courses."

This announcement is the second such milestone for Douglas College in 2010. In January, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) added Douglas College to its list of approved institutions. Earlier this month, the college was awarded its first NSERC grant, a $200,000 allocation for a study of the insect pests in B.C. greenhouses.

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