Partnership Development Grants
Partnership Development Grants from SSHRC support collaborative research partnerships in the social sciences and humanities to address complex social issues.
Funder: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Due Dates: November 15, 2024 | November 17, 2025 | November 16, 2026 (all full application deadlines, 8:00 p.m. eastern)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$250,000 total per grant over 1–3 years (recent cycles); prior years: $75,000–$200,000.
Summary: Supports the development of collaborative research partnerships in the social sciences and humanities, fostering new or existing formal partnerships to advance knowledge and address complex social issues.
Description
This program provides funding to support the creation, growth, or testing of collaborative research initiatives in the social sciences and humanities through formal partnerships between academic and/or non-academic organizations. Grants are intended to foster new partnerships or enhance existing ones, enabling teams to develop innovative research projects, knowledge mobilization activities, and best practices that can have regional, national, or international impact. Emphasis is placed on meaningful involvement of students and emerging scholars, knowledge co-creation, and the exchange of expertise among diverse partners.
