SSHRC Connection Grants

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SSHRC Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives in the social sciences and humanities.

The grants are intended to support the first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects that can include disciplinary, interdisciplinary and/or inter-sectoral exchanges in social sciences and humanities or building international or national research collaborations.

Application Process

There are four application cycles per year: February 1, May 1, August 1 or November 1. The funding duration is one year from the award, with the total possible award value determined by the type of activity:

  • $7,000 to $25,000 for events such as workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes, etc.
  • $7,000 to $50,000 for outreach activities such as policy briefs, articles for print, educational aids, interactive technologies, the adaptation of texts, artistic exhibits, public debates, media events, etc.
    • higher amounts can be considered if well justified.

Additional in-kind and/or cash contributions of 50% of the requested amount are also required.

Applications are adjudicated through a merit review process based on specific evaluation criteria. Applications involving Indigenous research may undergo a more tailored adjudication. Decisions are typically communicated to UBC at the end of each funding cycle (i.e. January, April, July and October).

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Timeline

Up to one month prior to your target deadline
Late January, April, July, or October (target deadline)

 

Support & Resources

One-on-One Consultation

Our team can provide comprehensive reviews of your application in advance of the corresponding deadlines. Limited availability.

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Sample Grant Library

Check out our comprehensive sample grant library and additional resources curated specifically for UBC researchers. CWL is required to access.

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Connection Grant Resources

Visit our comprehensive repository of tips, templates and guidelines to support a successful application. CWL is required to access.

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Contacts

Danica Kell
Research Development Officer, Social Sciences & Humanities
604.822.8778
danica.kell@ubc.ca

SPARC support services

Dr. Lisa Sundstrom
Social Sciences & Humanities Research Advisor
604.822.6331
lisa.sundstrom@ubc.ca

Advocacy and advice

UBC's Grant Facilitation Network
Research support personnel based in the faculties
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Various grant support

 

 


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