Policy Innovation Partnership Grant
This pilot funding program will support the partnership between a postsecondary research entity and one or more federal government departments to establish a long-term research program focusing on specific topics in an area of importance to Canada and public decision-makers. It targets research that supports and informs public policy aimed at boosting Canada’s productivity.
One partnership will be funded in this competition.
Visit the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) website for more information on the Policy Innovation Partnership Grant.
This program is currently closed. The details below reflect the previous call and are for general information purposes only. Updates will be posted as soon as the next round is announced.
Value and Duration
$6 million over 15 years
Deadline
September 10, 2025
Special Requirements
For the initial five-year grant period, applicants must include a plan to secure contributions from the host institution and partner organizations amounting to at least 50% of the budget requested from SSHRC. While contributions can be both cash and in-kind, at least 25% of the requested amount from SSHRC must be in cash. For example, if $2 million is requested from SSHRC for the first grant period, the plan must indicate that at least $500,000 in cash and $500,000 in-kind contributions are being secured.
Information Session
Policy Innovation Partnership Grant
2025 webinar
How to Apply
Internal Process
Prospective applicants must complete an online registration form. Upon receipt of the registration form, they will be sent a template for an internal application. If multiple registration forms are submitted in similar areas, collaboration will be encouraged given that SSHRC will only fund one partnership under this pilot program.
All internal applications will undergo an internal review from experienced researchers. The reviewers will make recommendations to the Vice-President (Research and International) regarding the suitability of the applications for this funding call. Reviewers will also provide constructive feedback to strengthen the selected application.
Institutional and Faculty Research Facilitators will support the development of the application.
- Deadline to submit an online internal registration form: March 25, 2025
- Deadline to submit an internal application (mandatory): May 21, 2025
External Submission Steps
Applicants submit their proposals through the Convergence Portal. The Carleton Office for Research Initiatives & Services (CORIS) undertakes an administrative review prior to forwarding the application to SSHRC.
A cuResearch Approval Form is needed prior to submission.
Contact Us
Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca