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The Government of Canada honours Canada’s top social sciences and humanities researchers

The SSHRC’s annual Impact Awards recognize the achievements of Canada’s leading social sciences and humanities researchers

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2020 /CNW/ – Each year, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) honours Canada’s top leaders, thinkers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities through its Impact Awards. The finalists and winners embody the best ideas and research about people—human thought and behaviour—helping to understand and improve the world today and tomorrow.

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced the 2020 Impact Award winners.

The Gold Medal is the highest distinction that SSHRC can bestow. This medal is awarded to a researcher whose leadership, dedication and originality of thought inspire both students and colleagues. Francine Saillant, of Université Laval, is awarded this medal for her outstanding work in medical anthropology and human rights as well as for her commitment to social justice.

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Government of Canada honours Canada’s top social sciences and humanities researchers

Annual SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate greatest talent in Canada’s social sciences and humanities research community

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2020 /CNW/ – Each year, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) honours Canada’s top leaders, thinkers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities through its Impact Awards. The winners and finalists embody the very best ideas and research about people, human thought and behaviour—helping us understand and improve the world around us, today and into the future.

Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the Impact Award winners for 2020.

The Gold Medal is SSHRC’s highest research honour and is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication and originality of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike. Francine Saillant, of the Université Laval, is honoured with this award for her outstanding work in medical anthropology, human rights, and her commitment to social justice.