SSHRC Partnership Grants - Stage 1

• Value: $20,000
• Western Research deadline for final proposal draft & ROLA: January 30, 2023
• Sponsor deadline: February 10, 2023
• Note: If a deadline falls on a weekend or a Canadian public holiday, the online application system will remain open until 8 p.m. (eastern) on the next business day.

This is a two-stage program where Stage 1 applications are submitted and successful proposals will be invited to submit a Full Proposal (Stage 2). Partnerships must advance research and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities through mutual co-operation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources, as evidenced by cash and/or in-kind contributions. Partner organizations may be Canadian or international institutions or organizations (public, private, not‑for‑profit) of any type. Proposals must meet the objectives outlined in one of the following programs, or may include a combination of the two programs:

• The application is completed on SSHRC’s website (Web CV, application and instructions are located here). The application consists of online forms and text documents that are uploaded to the application in the system.
• Partners and participants (co-applicants and collaborators) must create a SSHRC User ID in order to accept the on-line invitation that will be generated when they are added to the proposal. This includes the creation of a SSHRC CV in most cases. It is important to advise your partners and participants of this requirement, particularly those who are unfamiliar with SSHRC and its online application system. Please plan enough time in advance to complete these activities.
• Western applicants must complete a ROLA proposal online.

• Applicants are encouraged to present a compelling proposal that explains the need for a partnership approach for the proposed project. Details of the partnership are to be included in a formal partnership document. This document can be created in a variety of formats and Western Research can advise PIs on this requirement. Applicants must include a robust plan for knowledge dissemination and mobilization to all current and potential stakeholders.
• Applicants at Stage 1 are expected to include a proposed plan to secure, over and above the budget requested from SSHRC, a minimum of 35 per cent in additional resources from sources other than SSHRC during the life of the grant (four to seven years). As an example, if $1 million is requested from SSHRC, a minimum of $350,000 in additional cash and/or in-kind support must be secured from partner organizations, resulting in an actual total project budget of $1,350,000. SSHRC recognizes that the project can grow beyond that amount as additional partner organizations become involved over the life of the grant.
• Co-applicants and participants can be from all sectors:  academic, government, community-based organizations, industry, domestic and abroad.
• Partners must provide a letter of support that explains their interest and role in the project and any commitments of cash or in-kind support they are offering (if applicable.)
• As with all SSHRC programs, a plan for training students is essential.
• The proposal must present a governing structure for managing the project and its various activities.

Western Research and Agency Deadlines

For Western applicants, Western research can provide services and supports to strengthen your proposal as it is developed, including editorial review and written feedback. Western Research will work closely with you and identify the support you require, and a suitable timeline in order to provide those services. Contact Elizabeth Russell-Minda, Research Development Officer, to discuss the timelines.

Sample Documents

• Evidence of Formal Partnership Document – Sample 1
• Evidence of Formal Partnership Document – Sample 2

Webinar Slides (October 2021) Partnership Grant - Stage 1 

Upcoming SSHRC Webinars: 

Additional Resources

• SSHRC Partnerships Grant: An Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions about Partnership Development Grants and Partnership Grants
• SSHRC Guidelines for Cash and In-Kind Contributions
• Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
• Guidelines for Effective Research Training
• Indigenous Research
• Indigenous Research Statement of Principles
• Help with Online Forms