Full details about the Connection Grant competition can be found on the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) website.
Multiple Applications: Individuals may apply for one Connection Grant per calendar year. An applicant may not apply for or hold more than one Connection Grant for the same event or outreach activity. Please refer to SSHRC’s regulations regarding multiple applications for more information.
Application Deadlines: SSHRC makes Connection Grants funding decisions through a merit review process during four funding cycles per year. For an application to be considered in one of these four cycles, applicants must meet the corresponding deadline date, according to the following schedule:
| SSHRC Deadline | SSHRC Decision Date |
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May 1, 2024 |
June 30, 2024 |
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June 20, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
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November 1, 2024 |
January 8, 2025 |
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February 1, 2025 |
March 31, 2025 |
Application Submission Timeline
| DATE | RESEARCH SERVICES DEADLINE |
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1 month prior to the SSHRC deadline |
Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline Applicants from the Faculty of Arts and Science please contact Adrian Kelly (adrian.kelly@queensu.ca). Applicants from all other Faculties/Schools please contact Diane Davies (diane.davies@queensu.ca). |
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5 business days prior to SSHRC deadline |
Administrative Review Deadline Final application submitted to URS via SSHRC system (can be returned to applicant for final amendments, if necessary). TRAQ DSS Form completed and approved by Department Head and/or Associate Dean (Research). |
Application Resources
- Queen's TRAQ DSS Form Instructions for Connection Grants (PDF 508 KB)
- Queen's Tri-Agency Research Expense Eligibility and Documentation Guide
- Queen's Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy
- SSHRC Guidelines for Cash and In-Kind Contributions
- SSHRC Multiple Applications Policy
- SSHRC Subject Matter Eligibility Policy
- SSHRC Guidelines for Effective Research Training
Contact Information
| SSHRC Connection Grants: | TRAQ Help Desk: | Queen's Research Services: |
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1-855-275-2861 |
traq@queensu.ca |
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