Connection Grant (CG)

The purpose of a SSHRC Connection Grant is not to conduct research, but to support the organization of events, outreach activities, or a combination of both. These initiatives aim to mobilize knowledge, foster networking, and/or facilitate knowledge exchange with one or more groups within and/or beyond Canada. Events may last up to one week, while outreach activities can extend up to one year.

Who to contact?

Research Partner Network provides personalized support and expert guidance on how to apply for this grant and how to manage the funds should you be successful.

If you are interested in applying for this grant, please reach out to the designated Research Partner, Ayantika Mukherjee.

SUMMARY

Intended Recipients

Researchers organizing events and/or outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives.

Value

  • Events: $10,000 - $25,000
  • Outreach activities: $10,000 - $50,000 or higher if well justified

Duration

1 year

Additional Information

Applicants may apply for only one SSHRC Connection Grant per calendar year and cannot apply for or hold multiple grants for the same event or activity. Individuals with an active Connection Grant—whether as the applicant or project director—are not eligible to apply for another until the current grant is completed and the achievement report has been submitted. For more information, refer to SSHRC’s regulations on multiple applications and and holding multiple awards.

SSHRC CG Website

Upcoming 2025-2026 Competition Deadlines

The SSHRC Connection Grant competition has four funding cycles per year. The University of Alberta's RAS Submission Deadline for Internal Review is 5 business days prior to the SSHRC Deadline. Check with your Department Chair and Faculty Associate Dean of Research for their submission deadlines for internal review as they will be earlier than RAS. SSHRC results are usually announced at the end of each funding cycle.

RAS Submission  Deadline for Internal Approval SSHRC Submission Deadline (10 am MST) SSHRC Results Announced
January 26, 2026 February 2, 2026 April 2026
April 24, 2026 May 1, 2026 July 2026
July 27, 2026 August 4, 2026 October 2026
October 26, 2026 November 2, 2026 January 2027

Please note: All applications must be received at RAS during core business hours (Spring/Summer: Before 4 p.m.; Fall/Winter: Before 4:30 p.m.).

Support + Resources

Narrative CV

The CG requires a SSHRC Web CV in 2026. Information regarding the eventual adoption of the Tri-Agency "narrative" CV and support for tailoring the new tri-agency narrative CV is forthcoming.

ADVANCED Review

Prior to submission, U of A researchers applying as Principal Investigators to the Connection Grant competition are eligible to have their applications reviewed by the Research Partner. If you are interested in this support, contact Ayantika Mukherjee well ahead of the departmental and faculty submission deadlines for internal review.

FORENSIC Review

Unsuccessful University of Alberta researchers planning to reapply as Principal Investigators to the Connection Grant competition are encouraged to contact the Research Partner for a post-award review and resubmission advice. If you are interested in this support, please reach out to Ayantika Mukherjee after receiving your individual results from SSHRC (including evaluation scores, notice of decision, and any additional feedback, if available).

Additional Resources