The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has launched the Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) competition for 2025. This grant aims to support Canadian scholarly research by helping journals cover the costs of publishing open access articles and digital dissemination.

Funding Details

The ASJ grant provides financial assistance to scholarly journals. The funding is tiered based on the journal's status.

Emerging journals can receive up to $42,400 per year for a period of three years. Established journals are eligible for up to $52,000 per year, also for three years.

These funds are intended to offset expenses related to open access publishing and digital dissemination, ensuring wider access to Canadian research.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The application deadline for the Aid to Scholarly Journals 2025 competition is September 10, 2025. It is crucial to adhere to this deadline to be considered for funding.

Applicants should begin preparing their submissions well in advance to ensure all requirements are met. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Careful planning and timely submission are essential for a successful application.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the ASJ grant, applicants must meet specific criteria. The grant is specifically for Canadian scholarly research journals.

• Journals must be based in Canada.

• Journals must demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research dissemination.

• Journals should have a clear plan for open access publishing.

Meeting these eligibility requirements is a prerequisite for application consideration.

Focus and Objectives

The primary focus of the Aid to Scholarly Journals grant is to promote the dissemination of Canadian scholarly research. This is achieved by supporting journals in transitioning to open access models.

The grant aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of Canadian research on a global scale. By reducing financial barriers to publication, the ASJ grant fosters greater knowledge sharing.

The ultimate goal is to enhance the impact and reach of Canadian scholarship.