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SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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$10,000 to $50,000
Quarterly: March 16, June 15, September 15, December 15 (2026) — the Septembe...
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SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants provides up to $10,000 to $50,000. Funds short-term research partnerships between postsecondary researchers and a single organization from the private, public, or not-for-profit sector in social sciences and humanities, providing $10,000-$50,000 for one year. Quarterly: March 16, June 15, September 15, December 15 (2026) — the September 15, 2026 competition is open.
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Program Description

Funds short-term research partnerships between postsecondary researchers and a single organization from the private, public, or not-for-profit sector in social sciences and humanities, providing $10,000-$50,000 for one year. The partner organization benefits from targeted academic research addressing an immediate need, challenge, or opportunity. Four quarterly deadlines per year with results in approximately 8-9 weeks.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Private, public, or not-for-profit organizations partnering with a postsecondary researcher
  • Partner organization must be under management control independent from the research team
  • One partner organization per application
  • Research must fall within social sciences or humanities
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Amount
$10,000 to $50,000
Type
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Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Quarterly: March 16, June 15, September 15, December 15 (2026) — the September 15, 2026 competition is open

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  • The 'Challenge' criterion scores below 3.0 — organizational need is vague or does not require academic research
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Application Steps

1 Identify organizational need Partner organization defines a specific challenge, need, or opportunity that social sciences/humanities research can address.

Required Documents 7

✓ Application form (submitted via SSHRC online portal by the academic applicant)
✓ Project description (maximum 6 pages): objectives, methodology, significance, knowledge mobilization plan

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Compatible Programs

SSHRC Insight Grants Mitacs Accelerate/Elevate Provincial Research Funding NRC-IRAP
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply as the partner organization?
Yes, sole proprietors qualify as partner organizations. The key is demonstrating a genuine organizational need and independence from the researcher (e.g., not a family member or existing employee).
What's the typical award amount for a successful application?
$15,000-$35,000 — most successful applications fall in this range. The 2026 ceiling doubled to $50K, but $50K is rare for a single partner project.
How long does it take to get funds after approval?
Funds are paid in advance upon approval. The university disburses the full amount within 30 days of the decision letter.
Why do most applications fail?
The #1 reason is a weak 'Challenge' — vague organizational need not requiring academic research. Evaluators reject applications scoring below 3.0 on this criterion.
Can I stack this with other grants?
Yes: Mitacs Accelerate/Elevate (for student interns) and NRC-IRAP (for SMEs on tech side) are highly complementary. SSHRC Insight Grants are compatible for related research.

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