SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants

Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) website for more information on the Destination Horizon Grants.

Internal Contacts

Asli Eran: horizoneurope@cunet.carleton.ca

Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator (FRF).

Deadlines

Overview

Destination Horizon Grants support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions to build capacity, foster existing partnerships and further develop networks and/or consortia within the European Union and beyond, with the ultimate goal of applying to Pillar II of Horizon Europe.

They support activities 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
• 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

Value and Duration

Up to $15,000 for one year.

Eligibility

Most SSHRC funding is awarded through open competitions. Proposals can involve any disciplines, thematic areas, approaches or subject areas eligible for SSHRC funding.

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 opportunity.

To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate:

• Their eligible affiliation and primary affiliation in the social sciences or humanities
• Their readiness to further develop networks and/or consortia within the EU and with other associated countries’ researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Pillar II of Horizon Europe
• Eligible budget requests
• 100% matching cash contributions from the host institution

Submitting Your Application

Carleton is permitted to submit up to three proposals per competition deadline. As such, an internal selection and approval process is required.

• Stage 1: Contact Asli Eran and your FRF to discuss this funding opportunity.
• Stage 2: Submit the following information Asli Eran:
  • Horizon Europe Pillar II call ID, title and deadline
  • Invitation letter from the European consortium coordinator (if you have not received this letter, please indicate when you requested it and from whom; if you have not requested the letter, please let us know)
  • Expression of Interest (EOI):
    • Format: maximum two pages ( 8 ½ x 11 inches), margins at a minimum of ¾ inches, 11 pt. Arial font, single-spaced text with no more than six lines of type per inch
    • The EOI must contain: (i) description of the existing relationships with researchers, partners, networks and/or consortia from European Member States and associated countries (if any), (ii) description of the planned partnership activities and how these activities will support/contribute to the development of a Horizon Europe Pillar II proposal, (iii) research and expertise fit with one of the six thematic clusters of Pillar II and contribution to solving global challenges; details of the Pillar II call (if known), (iv) timeline of activities; details on how all activities can be undertaken within one year and (v) matching funds amount (confirmed and unconfirmed)
• Stage 3: Within two to three weeks, the internal committee coordinator will provide you with the committee’s decision. If you are approved to submit to the funding opportunity, the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) may provide up to 100% of the required 100% matching funds from the host institution.
• Stage 4: Develop SSHRC proposal with your FRF.
• Stage 5: Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch at least seven days prior to the SSHRC submission deadline. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
• Stage 6: Submit an external application to SSHRC by following their submission guidelines.