Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP)

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Bringing the book to life

About the Scholarly Book Awards

The Scholarly Book Awards, formally the Awards to Scholarly Publications Program (ASPP), funds scholarly books in Canada that make important contributions to the humanities and social sciences. The Awards are open to Canadian scholars in the field of HSS.

For 2025 - 2026, the program will award:

Up to 180 Publication Grants of $8,000
Open Access (OA) Grants, which may be requested as part of a Publication Grant, consisting of:
- 27 OA book grants of $8,000
- 27 OA chapter grants of $2,000
Five (5) Translation Grants of $30,000 with:
- Four (4) for English or French translation
- One (1) dedicated to translations into Indigenous languages

Since 1941, the Awards have helped publish over 8,000 titles, championing original research that shapes Canada's intellectual and cultural landscape. In 2023, the program was redeveloped with a renewed focus on EDID. Learn more.

The awards are made possible thanks to the financial support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

To apply

To learn more about, and apply for a Scholarly Book Award, visit Applications and eligibility.

Verify eligibility and apply

Publications Committee

Shape the future of scholarly publishing

The Publications Committee, comprised of scholars in all primary disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, plays a vital role in reviewing submissions, making funding recommendations, and upholding the integrity of our programs.

If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research in the humanities and social sciences, join the Publications Committee and help shape the future of scholarly publishing in Canada.

Learn more and apply

Why should you join the Publications Committee?

If you enjoy seeing a wide variety of cutting-edge research in your disciplines, and would like to contribute to their dissemination, this role is for you.

What will you do?

This is a volunteer position with a three-year (3) term, renewable for up to two (2) terms.
You can expect to review up to 15 applications per year
You are not expected to read entire manuscripts.
Your focus will be on the peer review reports submitted with the application, and the author's response to those reports.

Who can join?

We are looking for committee members who read English, French, or both.
Committee members should have demonstrated experience in their field of research.

Submit your application

Meet the Publications Committee

Abdie Kazemipur, University of Calgary
Adam Beardsworth, Memorial University, Grenfell Campus
Adèle Garnier, Université Laval
Adina Balint, Université de Winnipeg
Adrien Rannaud, Université de Toronto
Alan Forrest, University of York (UK)
Alison R Marshall, Brandon University
Amanda Nicole Fayant, N/A
Andrea Cabajsky, Université de Moncton
Angela Vanhaelen, McGill University
Anna Hoefnagels, Carleton University
Anuradha Gobin, University of Calgary
Austin Uzama, Tatiana Intl. Research Co. Ltd.
Azra Rashid, PhD, John Abbott College
Azza Harras, Royal Military College
Bala Nikku, Thompson Rivers University
Barbara Lorenzkowski, Concordia University
Barry Eidlin, McGill University
Ben Bradley, University of Guelph
Benjamin Bryce, University of British Columbia
Benjamin Hoy, University of Saskatchewan
Benoît Castelnérac, Université de Sherbrooke
Brendan F.R. Edwards, Queen's University at Kingston
Candice (Yixin) Chen, University of Waterloo
Carole Gerson, English Department, Simon Fraser University
Catherine Carstairs, University of Guelph
Catherine Connelly, McMaster University
Catherine Russell, Concordia University
Cati Coe, Carleton University
Cécile B. Vigouroux, Simon Fraser University
Cheryl Poth, University of Alberta
Christopher Alcantara, The University of Western Ontario
Christos Orfanidis, University of Toronto
Cillian O'Hogan, University of Toronto
Claire Carter, University of Regina
Claudette Lauzon, Simon Fraser University
Cristiana Zaccagnino, Queen's University
Daniel Ruiz-Serna, Dawson College
Daniel Tubb, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
Derek Silva, King's University College at Western University
Devin Penner, Trent University
Dominique Brégent-Heald Memorial, University of Newfoundland
Dominique Hétu, Brandon University
Donald W. McLeod, University of Toronto
Dorothy Barenscott, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Dr Svetlana Kochkina, McGill University
Dr. J.A. Sokalski, McMaster University
Dr. Kristina R. Llewellyn, McMaster University
Dr. Michele Jacobsen, University of Calgary
Dr. Sheila Embleton, Algoma University
Emilie Gobeil-Roberge, Université Laval
Enrique Fernandez, University of Manitoba
Ersy Contogouris, Université de Montréal
Ervin Malakaj University of British Columbia
Evangelia Tastsoglou, Saint Mary's University
Evanthia Baboula, University of Victoria
Fenwick McKelvey, Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University
Francine Morin, University of Manitoba
Gregory Millard, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Guida Man, York University
Heather Millar, University of New Brunswick
Hendrik Kraay, University of Calgary
Henry Heller, University of Manitoba
Hillary Kaell, McGill University
Ian Germani, University of Regina
Ian Milligan, Univeristy of Waterloo
Isabelle Lemelin, UQAM
Jack Lucas, University of Calgary
James Crooks, Bishop's University
Jean-François Lozier, Canadian Museum of History / Musée canadien de l'histoire
Jeff Webb, Memorial University
Jennifer Poole, Toronto Metropolitan University
Jennifer VanderBurgh, Saint Mary's University
Jie Yang, Simon Fraser University
Joel Deshaye, Memorial University
Jonas Campion, Département des sciences humaines, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Jonathan Allan, Brandon University
Jordan Raymond, University of Saskatchewan
Julie Lavigne, Université du Québec à Montréal
Julie Ravary-Pilon, Université Laval
Justin Piché, PhD, University of Ottawa
Justin Podur, York University
Kait Pinder, Acadia University
Karine Côté-Boucher, Université de Montréal
Kieran O'Doherty, University of Guelph
Krista Johston, Mount Allison University
Kristin Ciupa, University of Regina
Kyle Kirkup, University of Ottawa
Laurel Walzak, Toronto Metropolitan University
Leila Iliana Celis Gonzalez, Université du Québec à Montréal
Len Kuffert, University of Manitoba
Libe García Zarranz, Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Lilian Negura, Université d'Ottawa
Linda A. White, University of Toronto
Lynn Kozak, McGill University
Madison Trusolino, University of New Brunswick Saint John
Manuela Facci, St Francis Xavier University
Marc-André ÉTHIER, Université de Montréal
Marcel Martel, York University
Marie-Ève Bradette, Université Laval
Mario Boido, University of Waterloo
Mark Young, Keyano College
Martin Pickavé, University of Toronto
Martin Wagner, University of Calgary
Matthew Cormier, Université de Moncton
Matthew Thiessen, McMaster University
May Friedman, Toronto Metropolitan University
Mervyn Horgan, University of Guelph
Michael Buzzelli, University of Western Ontario
Michael Gauvreau, Department of History, McMaster University
Michelle Wyndham-West, OCAD University
Mira Bachvarova, University of New Brunswick
Mitchell Gauvin, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Monia Abdallah, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Myra J. Hird, Queen's University
Nadia Verrelli, Laurentian University
Nancy Janovicek, University of Calgary
Neil Hibbert, University of Saskatchewan
Nicolas Gauthier, Université de Waterloo
Nicole Nolette, University of Waterloo
Niiyokamigaabaw Smiles, University of British Columbia
Nyasha Nyereyemhuka, University of Calgary
Pamela Bastante, University of Prince Edward Island
Patricia Cochran, University of Victoria
Patricia E. Roy, University of Victoria
Patty Douglas, Queen’s University
Petra Dolata, University of Calgary
Philip Yoo, University of British Columbia
Rachel Nadon, Université Laval
Raymond Blake, University of Regina
Robert J Stainton, University of Western Ontario
Robert L. A. Hancock, University of Victoria
Robert Lecker, McGill University
Robert O'Kell, University of Manitoba
Robin C. Whittaker, St. Thomas University
Roopen Majithia, Mount Allison University
Roromme Chantal, Université de Moncton
Rosario Adapon Turvey, Lakehead University
Roxanne Harde, University of Alberta
Russell Field, University of Manitoba
Russell Field, University of manitoba
Sandra Kouritzin, University of Manitoba
Sarah Turnbull, University of Waterloo
Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme, University of Waterloo
Sepideh Shahamati, Université de Montréal
Shibao Guo, University of Calgary
Simone Pfleger, University of Alberta
Sophie Abdela, Université de Sherbrooke
Sophie Marcotte, Université Concordia
Stephen Henighan, University of Guelph
Steven High, Concordia University
Susan Cahill, University of Calgary
Susan Neylan, Wilfrid Laurier University
Susan Roy, University of Waterloo
Suzanne Hindmarch, University of New Brunswick
Tamara Myers, University of British Columbia
Tarah Brookfield, Wilfrid Laurier University
Tina Adcock, Simon Fraser University
Tina Block, Thompson Rivers University
Veronika Makarova, University of Saskatchewan
Vicki Bouvier, Mount Royal University
Vincent Guillin, Université du Québec à Montréal
William Arnal, University of Regina
Yildiz Atasoy, Simon Fraser University
Yoke Sum Wong, Alberta University of the Arts

Why do scholarly books matter?

A comprehensive study by Vincent Larivière and Delphine Lobet examines the state of scholarly book publishing in Canada and the role of the Scholarly Book Awards. The report underscores the program's importance and identifies strategies for supporting a sustainable, high-impact future for scholarly books. Read the full study.

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Learn more

The Federation's member associations also offer a number of awards for scholarly books and research. Find a full list here.
For more information, please email aspp-paes@federationhss.ca.
Each year, the Canada Prizes recognize the country's five most inspiring, impactful, and transformative scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences annually. Discover past winners and learn more.

Reports

Reports & bibliographies

Consult the report for the most recent program year (April 1 to March 31), which includes a bibliography and statistics.

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