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Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions
Supports partnership-building for future Horizon Europe applications
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2026
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 for one year to support partnership-building and research-network development. It funds exchanges, collaboration, and related activities that help prepare a future Horizon Europe Pillar II application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building or expanding research networks and consortia with EU and associated-country partners
- Disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and scholarly exchanges
- Intersectoral collaboration with public, private, and not-for-profit partners
- International collaboration and exchange activities supporting a future Horizon Europe application
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Tri-Agency CV
- Project description
- Budget and funds requested documents
- Host institution support letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Research teams with one applicant and co-applicants or collaborators
- Canadian and international co-applicants from eligible organizations
- Collaborators from the private sector or federal government
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral researchers as applicants or co-applicants
- Students as applicants or co-applicants
- Researchers whose primary affiliation is with a non-Canadian postsecondary institution
- Individuals from the private sector or federal government as applicants or co-applicants
Eligible expenses
- Student salaries or stipends
- Travel and subsistence costs
- Professional and technical consulting services
- Supplies directly related to the project
- Computer hardware or other equipment not provided by the institution
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research activities such as literature reviews, field work, data collection, and interviews when they are the main project purpose.
- Remuneration of team members, including postdoctoral fellows serving on the team.
- Salaries or stipends for people already eligible to hold a SSHRC grant.
- Course release time for research activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications enter a randomized selection process.
- Applications are assigned random numbers and selected until funds are exhausted.
- Results are communicated to applicants and institutions through SSHRC portals.
- Successful applicants must comply with SSHRC regulations and financial policies.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit through the Convergence Portal.
- A host institution support letter is required.
- Successful applicants must report on fund use and outcomes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions?
This program provides up to $15,000 for one year to support partnership-building and research-network development. It funds exchanges, collaboration, and related activities that help prepare a future Horizon Europe Pillar II application.
How much funding can be received?
Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions program?
To be eligible for the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions program, you must:
Affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institution
Host institution matching cash required
Supports Horizon Europe network development
What expenses are eligible under Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions?
Building or expanding research networks and consortia with EU and associated-country partners
Disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and scholarly exchanges
Intersectoral collaboration with public, private, and not-for-profit partners
International collaboration and exchange activities supporting a future Horizon Europe application
Who can I contact for more information about the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at partnerships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions available?
The Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions is a Partnering and Collaboration