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Research Partnerships
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
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.
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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
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Postsecondary institutions
- Organizations from the public sector
- Organizations from the private sector
- Organizations from the not-for-profit sector
Selection criteria
- 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
- Step 1: Identify Appropriate Funding Stream
- Review the SSHRC Research Partnerships program to determine the most suitable grant or funding opportunity (e.g., Connection Grants, Partnership Engage Grants, Partnership Development Grants, Partnership Grants, ICF Knowledge Synthesis Grants).
- Step 2: Develop Collaborative Proposal
- Form partnership with relevant postsecondary institutions, public, private, or not-for-profit sector organizations as required.
- Co-develop a research plan that aligns with program objectives, including knowledge mobilization and training components.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
- Draft the application document including project summary, objectives, partner roles, and anticipated impacts.
- Compile required supporting documents such as partnership letters, CVs, and budget details, as specified by the chosen funding stream.
- Step 4: Submission to SSHRC
- Submit the complete application package through the SSHRC online portal by the published deadline for the selected grant.
- Step 5: Acknowledgement of Receipt
- Receive confirmation of submission from SSHRC for tracking and further correspondence.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Partnerships Program
What is the Research Partnerships?
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.
Who is eligible for the Research Partnerships program?
To be eligible for the Research Partnerships program, you must:
Collaboration with postsecondary institutions required
Eligibility available to for-profit organizations as partners in formal partnerships
What expenses are eligible under Research Partnerships?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Partnerships?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Where is the Research Partnerships available?
The Research Partnerships program is available across Canada.
Is the Research Partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Partnerships is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Research Partnerships?
Research Partnerships is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta