Sponsor
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Program
For More Information
SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants: Program call
SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants: How to apply
European Commission's Horizon Europe - Pillar 2 Research Alert
European Commission's Horizon Europe: Current Work programmes
European Commission's guidance on Gender equality in research and innovation
European Commission's list of associated countries
SSHRC Destination Horizon Grant Information Session: please contact rachell@uoguelph.ca for access
Description
Destination Horizon Grants support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks and/or consortia with European Union and other “associated countries” researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals within the next Work programme (2025-2027).
Destination Horizon Grants are not intended to support implementation of Horizon Europe projects. Instead, the grants support activities between researchers that facilitate:
- Disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges;
- Scholarly exchanges;
- Intersectoral exchanges between academic researchers and practitioners from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors; and/or
- International research collaboration and scholarly exchanges between researchers affiliated with Canadian postsecondary institutions and researchers, students and non-academic partners from the EU and other associated countries.
Destination Horizon Grants proposals are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program.
A postsecondary institution may only submit up to three (3) Destination Horizon Grant applications for a given deadline. All applications deemed eligible will be entered into a randomized selection process by SSHRC.
Eligibility
Proposals can involve any disciplines, thematic areas, approaches or subject areas eligible for SSHRC funding. See the guidelines on subject matter eligibility for more information.
Projects whose primary objective is to conduct research activities (e.g., literature reviews, field work, data collection, interviews) are not eligible for funding under this funding opportunity.
To be eligible for this funding opportunity, applicants must demonstrate:
- Their eligible affiliation and primary affiliation in the social sciences or humanities;
- Their readiness to further develop networks and/or consortia with EU and other associated countries’ researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to a Horizon Europe—Pillar II call;
- Eligible budget requests; and
- 100% matching cash contributions from the host institution, as secured by the applicant.
Funding Availability
SSHRC Destination Horizon competitions will be run 3 times per year until January 2027.
5 awards will be available in each competition.
Maximum Project Value
Up to $15,000
Indirect Costs
There are no indirect costs on the funding provided directly by SSHRC. Partner(s) cash contributions are subject to the applicable indirect cost rate as specified in the Full Cost of Research Policy.
Project Duration
One year
Special Notes
SSHRC will not fund the full cost of any Destination Horizon Grant. Additional support in the form of eligible cash contributions equivalent to 100% of the amount requested from SSHRC must be secured by the applicant and verified by the host institution.
Applicants must demonstrate their ability to secure at least the minimum matching funding. Applicants must do so by including a letter of support from the host institution that clearly confirms the amounts and types of contributions the host is providing.
Applicants can draw on complementary funding from SSHRC research grants and/or from other research funding agencies, but must make clear in their budget proposal there is no duplication of financial support for the same budget expenses. While such funds can be used in this complementary way, these funds cannot be counted toward the requirement for matching funds.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Postsecondary institutions may only submit up to three Destination Horizon Grant applications for a given deadline. Applicants will be selected as part of the University's quota on a first come, first served basis. If more than three applications are submitted to RSO, those not selected under this deadline may be moved to submission under the next deadline. Applicants are encouraged to submit a full application package to research.services@uoguelph.ca as soon as possible, including the following:
Applicants will be responsible for drafting the letter from the University, with support from their CRM, as applicable. RSO can provide advance review of the draft letters and will obtain AVPRS signature on the letter. The letter of support must confirm the value of the financial contribution, and confirm that the host organization will support the applicant in developing future applications to Horizon Europe – Pillar II calls for proposal. | |
External Deadline | RSO will submit the completed Full Application directly through the Convergence Portal on behalf of the research team. |
How to Apply
See the Destination Horizon Grants - Applicant Instructions for more information. Other useful resources to assist in the completion of your application include the European Commission's guidance on Gender equality in research and innovation and list of associated countries, and the Horizon Europe - Pillar II funding program research alert.
Attachment(s)
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 SSHRC Destination Horizons Grants 2025 EOI | 31.95 KB |