Learn More: SSHRC: The Storytellers Challange

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Storytellers Challenge asks undergraduate and graduate students to show Canadians how their research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better.

• Tell SSHRC a compelling, creating and clear story about a SSHRC-funded project happening at UCalgary
• Create a three-minute video or audio clip, or 300-word creative narrative (text) or infographic
• Feature your own research or a supervisor’s (make sure you get permission)

Judging and prizes for this competition are administered by SSHRC.

Next Application Deadline: 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 3 p.m. MT

Prizes:

The top 20 finalists receive $3,000! All finalists will be invited to attend a virtual communications workshop to help them prepare their story for phase two: a live presentation at the Storytellers Showcase. 

• One of the top 20 finalists will have the opportunity to receive an additional $1,000 through the engagement prize.*
• This group will also present their story in front of a live audience at the Storytellers Showcase in Montreal in June 2026 for a chance to be a Final Five winner and win an additional $1,000.
  _{*The finalist must participate and attend the Storytellers Showcase in order to be eligible to win the engagement prize.}