SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants

Maximum Value

$15000

Sponsor Deadline

September 22, 2026

UBCO RPIF Deadline

N/A

NOI/LOI Deadline

N/A

UBCO E-submission Deadline

N/A

Program Description

Destination Horizon Grants support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks and/or consortia with European Union (EU) and other associated countries’ researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals.

Value: $15K for 1 year from SSHRC; $15K matched funds provided by the VPRI office 

Institutional Requirements: Only 3 submissions per institution are allowed per competition

  • An institutional letter is required to accompany the SSHRC submission, confirming the $15K matching funds for each submitted application.

Full Program Terms


Proposal Development Support

For support in preparing a UBCO-led application, please get in touch with the contact below:

Kelly Cubbon

kellyl.cubbon@ubc.ca


How to Apply

Please consult Internal Selection Guidelines for application requirements and submission procedures. Please send proposals to kellyl.cubbon@ubc.ca by 12pm on the internal deadline of September 4.

*UPDATE* as of July 2026: To align with how SSHRC selects proposals for funding in this competition, UBC’s internal selection process will consist of a randomized lottery facilitated by SPARC staff.

 


Last updated: 2026-07-30 01:26