Partnership Engage Grant (PEG)
PEG provides short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors.
Support for Researchers
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, Dr. Sylvia Ijeoma Madueke.
SUMMARY
Intended Recipients
Researchers involved in a short-term research project with a single partner organisation from the private, public or not-for-profit sector.
Value
$7,000 - $25,000
Duration
1 year
Additional Information
Individuals may apply for one Partnership Engage Grant per calendar year. An applicant may not apply for or hold more than one Partnership Engage Grant for the same activity. Please refer to SSHRC’s regulations regarding multiple applications for more information.
Support for collaborative projects with more than one partner organisation is offered through the Partnership Development Grants and Partnership Grants.
Upcoming 2025 Competition Deadlines
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants funding has four funding cycles per year. The University of Alberta's RAS Internal Review Deadline is 5 business days prior to the SSHRC Deadline. SSHRC results are usually announced at the end of each funding cycle.
| SSHRC Deadline | RAS Internal Review Deadline | SSHRC Results Announced |
|---|---|---|
| September 15 | September 8 | November 30 |
| December 15 | December 8 | February 28 |
| March 15 | March 10 | May 31 |
| June 15 | June 9 | August 31 |
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants deadlines at a glance.
Please note: All applications must be received at RAS during core business hours.
Pre-Application Review
U of A researchers applying as Principal Investigators to the Partnership Engage Grant competition are eligible to have their applications reviewed by the Research Partner prior to submission. If you are interested in this support, contact Dr. Sylvia Madueke well in advance of the deadlines.
Support and resources
- See link to register for 2025 PEG workshops
- SSHRC PEG Application Process Checklist
- SSHRC PEG Letter of Engagement - Tip Sheet
- Workshop Video Recording PEG
Narrative CV
Support for tailoring the new tri-agency narrative CV is forthcoming, spring 2025.
Additional Resources
- Partnerships Tool Kit
- Information for Researchers about SSHRC Partnerships
- SSHRC Homepage
- SSHRC Partnership Page
- Past Successful PEG Applications
- Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions
- Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions
- TriAgency Financial Administration Guide
- Guide d'administration financière des trois organismes
- Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration - U of A part of pilot
- Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency
- SSHRC Definitions of Terms
- SSHRC Regulations Governing Grant Applications
- SSHRC Merit Review Process
- SSHRC Resource Centre
- SSHRC Guidelines for Support of Tools for Research and Related Activities
- SSHRC Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
- SSHRC Indigenous Research Statement of Principles
- SSHRC Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research
- SSHRC Research Portal
- RPNet Contact Page
- Researcher Home Page Login