Killam Research Fund – Cornerstone Research Seed Grants
Internal — University of Alberta only
The Killam Research Fund – Cornerstone Research Seed Grants at the University of Alberta support innovative, investigator-driven research in the Humanities and Social Sciences to build interdisciplinary capacity.
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Funder: University of Alberta
Due Dates: July 3, 2026 (Summer intake) | November 6, 2026 (Fall intake)
Funding Amounts: Small Seed: $5,000–$10,000 | Large Seed: up to $30,000 | 1-year project term
Summary: Supports investigator-driven research in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Alberta to advance scholarly knowledge and build interdisciplinary research capacity.
Description
The Killam Research Fund – Cornerstone Research Seed Grants are designed to support investigator-driven research projects in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including Business, Education, Fine Arts, Indigenous Studies, and Law, at the University of Alberta. These grants aim to foster scholarly advancement, encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and help researchers develop projects that are competitive for major external funding (such as SSHRC Insight grants). The program is intended to build research capacity in alignment with both institutional strategic priorities and the objectives of the Killam Trusts.
