We’re proud to share that the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has recognized our work through LERRN partnership – the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network – by naming James Milner a finalist for the 2025 SSHRC Impact Partnership Award. These awards are among Canada’s highest honours in the social sciences and humanities, celebrating exceptional research, training, and knowledge mobilization.
The SSHRC Impact Awards honour researchers and thought leaders whose work deepens our understanding of people, society, and culture. Finalists represent the leading edge of innovation and insight, helping shape a more just, inclusive, and informed world.
Under the leadership of James Milner and through our sustained collective efforts, LERRN has played a pivotal role in advancing the interdisciplinary field of refugee and forced migration studies. Through its commitment to equitable and inclusive South-North research collaboration, LERRN has helped shift the landscape of refugee research. Our innovative training programs—developed with and for refugees—create meaningful opportunities for learning, leadership, and knowledge-sharing.
Being named a finalist for the SSHRC Partnership Award recognizes the impact of LERRN’s collaborative approach and the importance of centering refugee voices and experiences in research, practice, and policy!