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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
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
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
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
Official resources
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.
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the application.
- Readiness to further develop networks or consortia for a Horizon Europe Pillar II call.
- Eligible budget requests.
- 100% matching cash contributions from the host institution.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a Convergence Portal account
- Select your language and register in the portal.
- Use existing Research Portal credentials if applicable.
- Step 2: Start the application
- Find Destination Horizon Grants in Funding Opportunities.
- Create a new application and answer the eligibility questions.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill in all mandatory sections.
- Upload the required CV and supporting documents.
- Invite co-applicants and collaborators to complete their profiles.
- Step 4: Finalize and submit
- Review the application and accept the terms and conditions.
- Submit first to the research administrator, then to SSHRC through the portal.
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
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 across Canada.
Is the Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions is a Partnering and Collaboration