Destination Horizon Grants
Destination Horizon Grants help Canadian researchers build international partnerships and networks to prepare for Horizon Europe—Pillar II, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Funder: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | January 22, 2027 (all 8:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for one year; requires 1:1 cash match from host institution.
Summary: Supports Canadian researchers to build international partnerships and networks in preparation for Horizon Europe—Pillar II opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must secure matching cash contributions from their institution and applications are selected by lottery among eligible proposals.
Description
Destination Horizon Grants are designed to help researchers at eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions strengthen their research capacity and develop collaborative networks with peers in the European Union and associated countries. The primary objective is to prepare Canadian teams for participation in Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals. These grants do not fund research activities directly but support exchanges, partnership-building, and the development of consortia. Activities may include disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or intersectoral exchanges, as well as collaborations between academic and non-academic partners.
