Top communicators: Federally funded contest looking for best student storytellers at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ

Are you a ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ student who is up for a challenge?
Then get creative and tell a compelling story in three minutes or 300 words as part of a national contest looking for Canada’s top research communicators.
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has launched its eighth annual , which is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Top prizes
There are top prizes up for grabs: a jury will select 25 finalists to each receive a $3,000 cash prize and specialized training in research communications.
At the 2020 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, a second jury will select the final five winners, who will receive an expense-paid trip for their presentations to be featured at the prestigious .
This year’s contest closes on Jan. 28, 2020.
Tips and inspiration
Those entering the contest must make a strong case for a SSHRC-funded research project based at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ – their own or their professor’s.
They must also demonstrate to Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better.
Students should use their originality to shine the spotlight on their chosen research project.
Those looking for hints can check out a posted to SSHRC’s website, or view for previous years’ entries or a .
To learn more about this year’s challenge, follow SSHRC’s feed and and visit . Do you have a specific question? Send SSHRC an email.
Jeff Green is a senior communications advisor with the Office of the Vice-President (Research). He can be reached at jeffg@mun.ca.