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Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict
Knowledge synthesis on security and conflict
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 78,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 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 funds knowledge synthesis projects on the changing nature of security and conflict. It supports one-year projects that produce synthesis reports, evidence briefs, and knowledge mobilization activities.
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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
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 78,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Knowledge synthesis reports and evidence briefs.
- Reviews and synthesis of existing research evidence.
- Knowledge mobilization with academic, public, private, not-for-profit, and Indigenous stakeholders.
- Cross-sector collaboration on security and conflict themes.
Documents Needed
- Proposal
- List of references or bibliography
- Knowledge mobilization plan
- Funds requested from SSHRC budget attachment
- Tri-agency CV document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Nordic research-performing organizations
- Researchers in the social sciences and humanities
Who is not eligible
- Students enrolled in a program of study.
- Applicants whose primary affiliation is with a non-Canadian institution for Stream 1.
- Projects that should be reviewed by NSERC or CIHR instead of SSHRC.
- Projects mainly focused on curriculum development.
Eligible expenses
- Student and non-student salaries or stipends.
- Consulting fees for professional and technical services.
- Travel and subsistence costs.
- Supplies, software, and office materials directly related to the project.
- Equipment or tools needed for the research.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Original research.
- Projects whose main goal is curriculum development.
- Remuneration of team members, except where Indigenous remuneration rules apply.
- Course release time.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Nordic countries
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive merit review process.
- Funding decisions depend on committee recommendations and available funds.
- Applicants receive results through SSHRC’s applicant portal.
- Successful applicants must comply with reporting requirements during the grant period.
Additional information
- One application per competition per applicant.
- Results are announced in March 2027.
- Successful applicants must submit a synthesis report and evidence brief.
- Grant holders must comply with open access and research data management policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. 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 Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict?
This program funds knowledge synthesis projects on the changing nature of security and conflict. It supports one-year projects that produce synthesis reports, evidence briefs, and knowledge mobilization activities.
How much funding can be received?
Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict Funds up to $78,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict program?
To be eligible for the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict program, you must:
Eligible Canadian or Nordic affiliation
Knowledge synthesis only
Stream-specific team structure
What expenses are eligible under Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict?
Knowledge synthesis reports and evidence briefs.
Reviews and synthesis of existing research evidence.
Knowledge mobilization with academic, public, private, not-for-profit, and Indigenous stakeholders.
Cross-sector collaboration on security and conflict themes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at KSG-SSC@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict available?
The Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict 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 Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict is a Researchers And Facilities