SSHRC Business Partners
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours to foster innovation and success. By partnering with researchers in social sciences and humanities, you gain access to unique insights and skills that can drive your business forward. This collaboration can help you develop cutting-edge ideas, enhance your products and services, and expand your market reach.
Why Apply?
- Access to Expertise: Work with top researchers and students who bring valuable knowledge and connections.
- Innovative Solutions: Develop new strategies for recruitment, retention, cost optimization, and more.
- Increased Productivity: Implement research-driven solutions to boost your business efficiency.
What’s in it for You?
- Funding Opportunities: Grants to support your collaborative projects.
- Competitive Edge: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest research and innovations.
- Easy Qualification: The program is designed to be accessible, ensuring you can easily meet the criteria.
By participating, you not only gain financial support but also the expertise needed to propel your business to new heights.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development activities
- Knowledge mobilization initiatives
- Partnership development costs
- Salaries for research personnel
- Travel and accommodation for research purposes
- Equipment and materials directly related to the research project
Use of Funds:
- Funds must be used solely for the purposes outlined in the grant application.
- Funds cannot be used for general business expenses, unrelated travel, or personal expenses.
Fees:
- There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant program.
This grant offers a valuable opportunity to support your research and development efforts without the burden of repayment. It is designed to help you innovate and grow your business through collaboration with researchers.
Qualifications
- Must represent a for-profit organization, industry association, or consortium.
- Must be willing to collaborate with researchers in the social sciences and humanities.
- Must be able to work with a Canadian institution eligible to administer the grant.
Must have a project director affiliated with the eligible Canadian institution.
Disqualifications:
- None specified in the provided context.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive significant funding to collaborate with researchers in the social sciences and humanities. By partnering with these experts, you can develop innovative ideas and solutions to improve your products, services, and overall productivity.
You can use the funds to expand your market reach and enhance your business operations. This includes addressing key issues such as recruitment, retention, cost optimization, and intercultural relations. The program encourages partnerships with researchers and students who bring valuable knowledge and skills to your business.
There is no payback period for this funding, as it is a grant. This means you can focus on utilizing the funds to drive growth and success without the worry of repayment. This is a unique opportunity to leverage academic expertise to solve real-world business challenges and achieve your goals.
Program Steps
Identify Research Questions and Talent Needs: Consider the research questions or gaps in talent that your business needs to address. Think about how social science and humanities research can help.
Find Potential Participants and Partners: Use SSHRC’s awards search engine or contact university and college research offices to find co-applicants, collaborators, and partners that best suit your needs. You can also approach potential partners directly.
Meet with Participants and Partners: Arrange meetings with your identified participants and partners to discuss the potential partnership and how it can benefit your business.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for the application. This includes:
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Details of the research questions or talent needs
- Information about the potential participants and partners
Develop the Grant Application: Work with your team and partners to develop a comprehensive grant application. Ensure that the application is submitted on behalf of the partnership by a “project director” affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution.
Submit the Application: Submit the completed grant application to SSHRC. Make sure all required fields are filled out and all necessary documents are attached.
Competitive Review Process: After submission, your application will undergo a competitive review process. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Grant Award Notification: If your partnership is awarded a grant, you will be notified. Review the grant terms and conditions carefully.
Implement the Partnership: Once the grant is awarded, begin working with your partners to implement the research and knowledge mobilization activities as outlined in your application.
Contact SSHRC for Support: At any time, you can contact SSHRC for more information or assistance with your application. They can provide guidance and answer any questions you may have.
