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Partnership Development Grants
Supports partnered research and knowledge mobilization
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The collaborator instructions page no longer includes the introductory invitation and removal guidance, and now starts at the application summary.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The collaborator instructions page no longer includes the introductory invitation and removal guidance, and now starts at the application summary.
Collaborator instructions updated
The Partnership Development Grants collaborator instructions page lost the introductory guidance that explained how invited collaborators accept an invitation and verify the form. The section on deleting an invitation or being removed by the applicant was also removed, so the page now begins at the application summary.
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 250,000
Deadline
November 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Partnership Development Grants supports formal partnerships in the social sciences and humanities with funding of $75,000 to $250,000 over 1 to 3 years. It helps institutions and partner organizations advance research, knowledge mobilization, and partnership development activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities
- Knowledge mobilization with existing or potential partners
- Design and testing of new partnership approaches
- Formal disciplinary, interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, international, or cross-sector partnerships
Documents Needed
- SSHRC CV
- Research contributions and relevant experience
- Career interruptions and special circumstances, if applicable
- Letter of engagement
- Evidence of formal partnership
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates, if eligible
- Research teams with co-directors, co-applicants, and collaborators
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal government departments
- For-profit organizations
- Foreign institutions as administering organizations
- Students currently enrolled in a program of study
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, stipends, and travel costs
- Salary research allowance for eligible not-for-profit partners
- Cash and in-kind contribution costs recognized under SSHRC guidelines
- Costs related to research training, knowledge mobilization, and open access activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects whose main goal is curriculum development
- Projects focused on program evaluation
- Preparation of teaching materials
- Digitization of a collection
- Creation of a database
Selection criteria
- The quality of training, mentoring and employability plans for students and emerging scholars will be evaluated as an important part of the proposed initiative.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program instructions
- Read the funding opportunity description and related SSHRC guidance.
- Check institutional eligibility and partner requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Attach required documents and partner forms.
- Ensure all participants complete their invitation forms.
- Step 3: Internal approval and submission
- Submit the application to the institution’s research administrator for approval.
- Wait for the administrator to forward the application to SSHRC.
- Step 4: SSHRC acknowledgement
- Receive confirmation and an application number after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Results announced March 2026
Additional information
- One-stage adjudication
- There is no limitation for the number of partner organizations involved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partnership Development Grants Program
What is the Partnership Development Grants?
Partnership Development Grants supports formal partnerships in the social sciences and humanities with funding of $75,000 to $250,000 over 1 to 3 years. It helps institutions and partner organizations advance research, knowledge mobilization, and partnership development activities.
How much funding can be received?
Partnership Development Grants Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Partnership Development Grants program?
To be eligible for the Partnership Development Grants program, you must:
Formal partnership required
Eligible Canadian applicant or institution
SSHRC-related subject matter
What expenses are eligible under Partnership Development Grants?
Development of research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities
Knowledge mobilization with existing or potential partners
Design and testing of new partnership approaches
Formal disciplinary, interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, international, or cross-sector partnerships
Who can I contact for more information about the Partnership Development Grants?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at partnershipdevelopment@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
Where is the Partnership Development Grants available?
The Partnership Development Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Partnership Development Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partnership Development Grants is a Grant and Funding