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Research Partnerships - Canada

Research Partnerships

Last Update: August 1, 2025
Canada
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships

Research Partnerships at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Grant Providers
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Program status
Open

Overview of the Research Partnerships program

The SSHRC Research Partnerships program supports social sciences and humanities research by funding collaboration, knowledge mobilization, and research training among postsecondary institutions and their partners. Eligible activities include jointly conducted research and knowledge sharing through individual or team-based grants and formal partnerships; maximum funding amounts vary by grant type.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Collaborative research projects involving postsecondary institutions and partners from public, private, or non-profit sectors.
  • Knowledge mobilization initiatives that facilitate the sharing and practical use of research findings.
  • Multi-disciplinary efforts to co-create solutions and advance understanding on social sciences and humanities topics.
  • Partnership activities that support training opportunities for students and postdoctoral researchers.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 108,500

Co-creating Indigenous language learning resources for urban schools

$ 99,500

Studying newcomer youth integration through community arts programs

$ 97,000

Mapping food insecurity in collaboration with northern Indigenous groups

$ 106,000

Assessing housing barriers through university-municipal affordable housing study

$ 117,000

Developing workplace mental health training with local employers

$ 110,400

Evaluating digital literacy programs for seniors with public libraries

Eligibility criteria of the Research Partnerships program

  • The applicant must be involved in research activities in the social sciences and humanities.
  • The project must support or facilitate collaborative partnerships between postsecondary institutions and organizations from the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors.
  • The project should focus on building understanding, advancing knowledge, or mobilizing research knowledge for impact within and beyond academia.

Who is eligible?

  • Postsecondary institutions
  • Organizations from the public sector
  • Organizations from the private sector
  • Organizations from the not-for-profit sector

Eligibility criteria of the Research Partnerships program

  • Ability to enhance knowledge and understanding by mobilizing various disciplines and sectors.
  • Quality of collaboration between postsecondary educational institutions and organizations from the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.
  • Potential for knowledge mobilization that can generate intellectual, cultural, social, or economic impacts.
  • Level of accessibility and increased use of knowledge resulting from research.
  • Quality of the training experience offered to students and postdoctoral researchers.

How to apply to the Research Partnerships program

1
Identify funding opportunities
  • Identify funding opportunities available for individuals, teams, or formal partnerships
  • Review the specific grant options under the Research Partnerships program (e.g., Connection Grants, Partnership Grants)
2
Confirm eligibility requirements
  • Confirm eligibility of your project, team, or partnership with the specific requirements of the chosen grant
  • Ensure alignment with program goals and objectives
3
Gather application materials
  • Gather required documentation, such as research proposals, team information, and partnership agreements
  • Prepare supporting materials specified in the grant guidelines
4
Complete the application forms
  • Complete the application forms as detailed by SSHRC for the chosen grant stream
  • Ensure all sections are accurately filled and information is consistent
5
Validate application and obtain approvals
  • Review the completed application for completeness and accuracy
  • Obtain any necessary institutional approvals or partner endorsements
6
Submit the grant application
  • Submit the completed application to SSHRC by the stated deadline
  • Retain confirmation of submission for your records

Additional information

  • The program supports collaborative knowledge mobilization activities and co-creation of research knowledge among various sectors.
  • It aims to provide high-quality training experiences for students and postdoctoral researchers.
  • SSHRC offers both individual/team-based funding and funding for formal partnerships.
  • The program was last updated on 2025-06-06 by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
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