SSHRC Connection Grants February 2026
Research Admin Offices:
- ROADS
Funding Type:
GrantValue:
Events: $10,000 to $25,000
Outreach: $10,000 to $50,000 (or more with justification)
NEW Minimum request: $10,000 (increased from $7,000)
Disciplines:
- DeGroote School of Business
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
Sponsors:
- Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Deadlines:
Internal Deadline:
January 22, 2026Sponsor Deadline:
February 2, 2026Additional Dates:
- Notify ROADS of intent to apply - December 12, 2025
- Draft application and letters of support due to ROADS - January 12, 2026
Description:
Connection Grants support short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization through events and outreach activities aligned with the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. Events are typically brief (e.g., a 2-day conference or 1-week workshop), while outreach activities aim to engage the broader public through diverse methods such as dissemination, translation, networking, and co-creation beyond what a typical event would achieve.
Additional Program Information:
Proposed events and outreach activities
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All activities must take place within 12 months of the start date indicated on the Notice of Award (see decision dates in the funding cycle schedule).
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Proposed activities must deliver timely, tangible outputs—such as conference proceedings or other knowledge products in traditional or digital formats—and may serve as one-time events or catalysts for long-term research partnerships.
Eligibility:
Individuals can apply, as an applicant, for only one Connection Grant per calendar year.
Applicants or project directors on an active SSHRC Connection Grant cannot apply as applicant or project director for another individual or institutional Connection Grant.
Application/Nomination Process:
By December 12, 2025: Contact ROADS to confirm your intent to apply.
By January 12, 2026 (9:00 AM)*: Submit your draft application and letters of support to ROADS for content review.
By January 22, 2026 (9:00 AM)*: Submit your final application and a completed, signed Application Approval Form to ROADS for administrative review.
By February 2, 2026 (4:30 PM): ROADS will submit your application to SSHRC.
* Note: Applications received after this date may not receive a full review.
Resources:
Contact:
For more information on how to apply, contact Amanda Graveline, Senior Advisor, ROADS.