SSHRC Catalyst Grants
Jointly supported by the office of the Vice-President (Research) and the researcher's faculty, the SSHRC Catalyst Grant is targeted to support researchers who intend to apply to a future Insight, Insight Development, Partnership, or Partnership Development grant. The purpose of this funding is to catalyze initiatives and support early-stage pilot research, network development and other activities expected to increase the likelihood of success in subsequent external grant competitions.
Award Value: Maximum $20,000
The award value is a maximum of $20,000 for one year, with 50% ($10,000) supported by the Office of the Vice-President (Research) and matched 1:1 by the applicant’s faculty or partners.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a research-eligible academic appointment at Western. See Guidelines for full details.
Guidelines and Forms
- SSHRC Catalyst Program Guidelines (Password Protected)
- SSHRC Catalyst Grant Application Form (Password Protected)
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Competition Launch |
| March 27, 2025 | ROLA Deadline |
| April 3, 2025, 3 p.m. EDT | |
| April 30, 2025 | Awards Announced |
Process
- Internal program applications must be accompanied by a completed Proposal, reviewed and approved by Department Chair and Faculty Dean.
- Program applications must be received by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Research Internal Grants before the posted deadline.
Final Reports
Within three months of the termination of the award, awardees must complete a final report. Final reports are submitted using the .
Contact
Internal competitions are administered by Â鶹´«Ã½ Research.
For more information, please contact intgrant@uwo.ca.
