SSHRC has launched a call for proposals in support of Canadian researchers’ engagements with European research consortia funded through the Horizon 2020 research platform of the European Union (EU). This is the second round to be held for this SSHRC funding opportunity, in alignment with Horizon 2020’s societal challenge 6: Europe in a changing world—Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies.  The 2020 call for proposals encourages Canadian researchers to collaborate with research teams from various EU member states to answer critical social science questions related to migration issues, including the protection of refugees and the integration of migrant children in host countries.

NOTE: Researchers applying for SSHRC support are responsible for initiating contact with eligible EU researchers and teams to form a consortium, participating in proposal development, and carrying out the proposed research.

• For general information on international co-operation and participation, consult the H2020 Online Manual.
• For detailed information about participating on an EU research team, visit the EU H2020 website.

Deadline: All application materials must be submitted as PDFs in either official language and be received by SSHRC by 8:00 p.m. (eastern), March 12, 2020.

SSHRC will support the following four subthemes in this H2020 call:

1. Inclusive and innovative practices for the integration of recently arrived migrants in local communities—MIGRATION-04-2020

Type of action: Innovation action (IA) and Research and Innovation action (RIA)
Estimated number of consortia to be funded: 1 IA + 2 RIA
Call opens: November 2019
Deadline: March 12, 2020
EU budget: €9.0 million

This subtheme is flagged for researchers from Africa, the Middle East and Canada.

2. Mapping and overcoming integration challenges for migrant children—MIGRATION-05-2018-2020

Type of action: Innovation action
Estimated number of consortia to be funded: 3
Call opens: November 2019
Deadline: March 12, 2020
EU budget: €9.0 million

3. Narratives on migration and its impact: past and present—MIGRATION-09-2020

Type of action: Research and Innovation action
Estimated number of consortia to be funded: 3
Call opens: November 2019
Deadline: March 12, 2020
EU budget: €9.0 million

4. Sustainable practices for the integration of newly arrived migrants into societies—MIGRATION-10-2020

Type of action: Co-ordination and Support action
Estimated number of consortia to be funded: 1
Call opens: November 2019
Deadline: March 12, 2020
EU budget: €2.0 million

Applications are to be accompanied by a completed ROLA. Send the application package to researchoffice@uwo.ca at least 3 days before submission deadline.

SSHRC Contact: Jacques Rigby Critchley, Tel.: 613-992-5145,
Email: jacques.critchley@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

Western contact: Melanie Katsivo, ext 82861, mkatsivo@uwo.ca

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