NRF & SSHRC: Call for Joint Proposals: South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research
This program is currently closed. The details below reflect the previous call and are for general information purposes only.
Sponsor’s Website
NRF & SSHRC: Call for Joint Proposals: South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research
Internal Contacts
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | May 21, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | May 28, 2026 |
Description
The aim of the program is to enhance universities’ research collaboration between Canada and South Africa on areas of mutual interest, with an additional goal of capacity development and inclusivity. The seed grants will support researchers affiliated with eligible South African and Canadian postsecondary institutions to build capacity, foster new and existing partnerships, and develop networks and/or consortia among the Canadian and South African research communities.
Duration and Value
- Minimum duration of 24 months and a maximum duration of 36 months, starting from 2026.
- Up to CAD $100,000 over two years with a one year no-cost extension (from SSHRC).
Eligibility Criteria
The Principal Investigator (PI) for the Canadian and South African teams must be in possession of a PhD to be eligible. Each proposal must nominate one main applicant based in South Africa and one main applicant based in Canada.
In order to be eligible for SSHRC funding, the Canadian PI must be affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution that holds institutional eligibility at the time of application and before funding can be released. Individuals are eligible to be co-applicants if formally affiliated with any of the following:
- Canada: an eligible postsecondary institution, not-for-profit organization, philanthropic foundation, think tank, or a municipal, territorial or provincial government.
- International: postsecondary institution.
Submitting Your Application
- Log in to cuResearch and submit an internal Carleton Approval Form. Consult the cuResearch user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to the NRF & SSHRC: Call for Joint Proposals: South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research by following their submission guidelines.