Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research, research training and knowledge mobilization activities in the social sciences and humanities.

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• NEW - CONNECTION GRANTS
  
  
  

  SSHRC is now accepting applications for the Connection Grants competition.  Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant may often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects potentially eligible for funding through other SSHRC funding opportunities.

  The Connection Program replaces the SSHRC Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences Program and the Public Outreach Program.

  
  

  Value:
  The maximum value of a Connection Grant is typically $7,000 - $50,000 over one year. SSHRC expects that requests for Connection Grant support would typically be in the range of $15,000 to $50,000. Applications for amounts over $50,000 may be considered on an exceptional basis; such applications must provide satisfactory evidence that the entire award can be managed within the one-year timeframe (without extensions).

  SSHRC will not fund the full cost of any Connection event or outreach activity. Other SSHRC funds may be used in a complementary manner, but non-SSHRC funds and/or in-kind resources must be included in the proposed budget.

          

  Notes:
  

  Proposed events and outreach activities must generally take place within 12 months of the date indicated on the notification of award.

  Individuals may apply, as applicant, for a maximum of two Connection Grants within the same calendar year. However, applicants may have only one Connection Grant application under review at SSHRC at one time; that is, the results of a first application must be received prior to the submission of a second. An applicant can hold up to two active Connection Grants at any one time.

   

  Application Process:
  The Connection Program will have continuous intake.  Results are expected approximately 8 weeks after SSHRC confirms receipt of the application.

  
  If you plan to apply, please contact Pamela McIntyre, Senior Advisor, Development, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca  or extension 23713.
  
  The initial draft of the application is due to the Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS) 2 weeks before you plan to submit. 
  
  The final draft, and a completed and signed Application Approval Form, are due to ROADS one week before submission to SSHRC. Please note, applications received after this date may not receive a full review.
  
  ROADS will submit the application to SSHRC on your behalf.    

   

  More information: 
  

  If you have any questions regarding the Connection program, please contact Pam McIntyre, Senior Advisor, Development, at mcintyp@mcmaster.ca  or extension 23713.

   

  Additional Information regarding the Connection Program can be found at http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/connection_grants-subventions_connexion-eng.aspx