SPARC Support for SSHRC Policy Innovation PGs

April 1, 2025

SPARC is pleased to offer the following support for the 2025 SSHRC Policy Innovation Partnership Grant (PIPG) competition:

One on One Consultations
Interested researchers/teams are encouraged to meet with SPARC early to discuss eligibility and fit to program.  Please contact danica.kell@ubc.ca

Institutional Cash Match
VPRIO will provide a maximum contribution of $15,000, cash, per year to UBC-led proposals, provided there is a cash match from department and/or faculty sources, and contingent on SSHRC success. For more information, please consult the SSHRC PIPG Letter of Engagement Procedures document. Letter requests are due Friday, July 4th at 12pm. 

SPARC Review
Applicants are invited to submit any/all modules to SPARC for Criteria/Editorial review, by or before Friday, August 8th at 5pm.



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