Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Partnership Development Grants 2026 Competition

The Partnership Development Grants (SSHRC) 2026 Competition is a Canadian research funding opportunity to support the development of innovative partnerships in the social sciences and humanities. Grants range from CAD 75,000 to CAD 250,000 and can fund projects for 1 to 3 years, aimed at establishing or strengthening collaborations, training students, and mobilizing knowledge with societal impact.

Applications are submitted by research teams consisting of the Project Director and collaborators; eligible applicants generally include researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian institutions, eligible postdoctoral researchers, eligible PhD candidates, Canadian not-for-profit organizations, and eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions.