SSHRC Partnership Grant
Four- to seven-year grants for formal partnerships between postsecondary institutions and partner organisations in the social sciences and humanities. Stage 1 funds preparation of an invited Stage 2 application; both stages are scored on Challenge (40%), Feasibility (30%) and Capability (30%).
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Stage 1: up to C$30,000 to prepare Stage 2 · Stage 2: up to C$500,000 a year and C$2.5M in total over 4 to 7 years; at least 35% more in partner cash or in-kind contributions
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Partnership · Two-stage application process
- Eligibility
- An institutional grant: the host institution applies, led by an affiliated project director. Co-directors and co-applicants may come from Canadian universities, not-for-profits, foundations or provincial and municipal governments, or international universities; private-sector and federal staff join only as collaborators. Uses the SSHRC CV.
- Format & limits
- Stage 1: Summary 1 page; Goal and project description 8 pages; Description of team 3 pages; Contributions plan 1 page; Research contributions 5 pages · Stage 2 adds Formal partnership 4 pages; Governance 2 pages; Knowledge mobilization plan 2 pages; Training and mentoring 1 page; Contributions plan 4 pages
- Deadline
- Upcoming 2027 competition: Stage 1 launches October 2026, deadline 10 February 2027 (est.) · 2026 Stage 2 (invitation only): closes 29 October 2026
View official scheme page
https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/opportunities/partnership-grants.aspx
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Last updated: 2026-09-24
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