Knowledge Synthesis Grants - The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict

SSHRC, in partnership with NordForsk, is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSG) competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. The resulting syntheses will help identify roles the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies; and could inform development of effective tools and technologies, robust policies, and sustainable practices needed to support the path toward a diverse and inclusive future for all. SSHRC encourages Indigenous-led and Inuit Nunangat -based research approaches that reflect community priorities, land-based knowledge, and Northern sovereignty. Proposals co-developed with Indigenous Peoples and Northern communities are strongly welcomed. 

This competition includes two streams: 

Stream 1 (domestic) - will be reserved for applications submitted by an applicant affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution. SSHRC may fund up to 16 grants of $10,000 to $40,000 per project for one year each.

Stream 2 (international) - applications must include two applicants, with one based in Canada and one based in one of the Nordic countries, as well as a co-applicant from a different Nordic country. The applicants and co-applicant must be affiliated with eligible institutions in their respective countries. SSHRC, along with NordForsk, may co-fund up to 15 grants of $10,000 to $78,000 per project for one year each. If you are looking for a new or additional Canadian or international team member for this funding opportunity, add your research interests and contact information to the networking form.

Knowledge Synthesis Grants are not intended to support original research. Rather, they are intended to support the synthesis of existing research knowledge and identify knowledge gaps. This call is particularly focused on the state of research produced over the past 10 years.
 
KSGs support researchers in producing knowledge synthesis reports and evidence briefs that:
·    support the use of evidence in decision making and the application of best practices; and
·    assist in developing future research agendas.
 
This KSG funding opportunity is guided by the following questions:
1.    Drawing on domestic, international and/or cross-sectoral evidence, what can researchers tell us about these issues
2.    How might the findings guide public policy, practice and research agendas for Canada (Stream 1) and Canada and/or the Nordic countries (Stream 2) in the immediate and long term

SSHRC and NordForsk welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.

SSHRC will hosting two bilingual webinars, June 18 (10 am) and October 8 (10 am). Please register prior to the event as spaces do fill up. Registration information is on the program web page.