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Partnership Development Grants
Supports partnered research and knowledge mobilization
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides $75,000 to $200,000 over one to three years for partnered research in the social sciences and humanities. It supports new or existing formal partnerships to develop research activities, knowledge mobilization, and new partnership approaches.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 17, 2026
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
- Institutional Contact Form
- Signed letter requesting institutional eligibility
- Audited financial statements for the last two years
- Internal Control Assessment Questionnaire (ICAQ)
- Statements on ethics, research conduct, and animal care policies, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
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
- Academic excellence
- Quality and genuineness of the formal partnership
- Training, mentoring, and employability plans for students and emerging scholars
- Merit review committee assessment under SSHRC’s selection process
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
- Applications are reviewed through SSHRC’s merit review process.
- Funding decisions are based on committee recommendations and available funds.
- Applications are assessed by multidisciplinary committees with academic and sector expertise.
- Successful applicants receive a notice of award and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- SSHRC uses a one-stage merit review process.
- Projects may involve Indigenous research or research-creation.
- The application is submitted through SSHRC’s online system.
- Successful applicants must report on the use of funds and project outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partnership Development Grants Program
What is the Partnership Development Grants?
This program provides $75,000 to $200,000 over one to three years for partnered research in the social sciences and humanities. It supports new or existing formal partnerships to develop research activities, knowledge mobilization, and new partnership approaches.
How much funding can be received?
Partnership Development Grants Funds up to $200,000 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).
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