SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants (May)

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 member states and associated countries, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals. This competition is open to UBCV and UBCO researchers and teams of researchers whose eligible affiliation and primary affiliation is in the social sciences or humanities.  

Key Program Parameters:

Only 3 grants per institution are allowed per competition.

100% matching cash contributions from the host institution required. For this intake, VPRI will provide matching funds for successful applications.

Grant funds cannot be used to pay for research activities.

Full Program Terms

Proposal Development Support

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

How to Apply

Please consult Internal Selection Guidelines for application requirements and submission procedures. Please send proposals to sharon.marsh@ubc.ca by 9 am on May 5th.

An internal selection committee will select up to three eligible applications to submit to SSHRC. Adjudication will be based on 1) eligibility of applicants and European partners; 2) eligibility of budget items; 3) readiness to pursue Horizon Europe funding.

Applicants will be notified of selection no later than May 9.