Call for Internal Selection – SSHRC Destination Horizon Europe Competition

 

 

The internal competition for the upcoming SSHRC Destination Horizon Europe competition is now open.  Destination Horizon Europe supports 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. Please refer to the SSHRC guidelines for complete details on eligibility. 

 

Value: 15K for 1 year from SSHRC; matched by 15K for one year by host institution

Deadline: May 22 (On a pilot basis, VPRI will provide matching funds for successful applications)

Upcoming deadline: September 22 (Matching funding will be determined by the Vice-President, Research & Innovation and Vice-Principal Research & Innovation [Okanagan] based on strategic priorities and established partnerships; matching funds will be subject to budgetary availability)

 

Internal Selection – UBCV and UBCO (Deadline 9 am May 5th): UBC may only submit 3 applications per competition.

 

To be considered for UBC’s internal selection, please submit a maximum 2-page proposal including:

  1. Description of existing partnership(s) with researcher(s) from at least one European union member state and/or associated country  
  2. Demonstration of readiness to further develop networks and consortia with the ultimate goal of applying to a Horizon Europe – Pillar II call
  3. A budget justification detailing the proposed expenses and the 1-year timeline for activities (please ensure eligibility of budget items)
  4. Attach the CV(s) of applicant(s)

 

Detailed instructions can be downloaded here.

 

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.

 

Questions: Please contact sharon.marsh@ubc.ca with any questions.