Call deadline: 3 December 2026, 08:00 pm. Eastern time, Canada.
Total amount of funding: 6 million NOK.
The intention is to fund Nordic participation in up to 15 projects under this call for the duration of one year.
Eligibility Criteria for researchers: Criteria and guidelines for Nordic project partners that apply for funding from NordForsk.
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.
For a full description, please read the full call text.
Thematic framework
The questions and sub themes listed below aim to demonstrate, through some examples, the breadth of the global challenge of The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. As this is not intended to be an exhaustive list, we welcome proposals on all other topics/issues relevant to this future challenge area.
- Emerging technologies and innovation
- Intergenerational equity and inclusion
- Environmental considerations
- Geopolitical and international perspectives
- Strengthening public-private sector collaborations
Expected outcomes
Knowledge syntheses are comprehensive analyses of literature and other forms of knowledge on a particular question or issue. All types of knowledge synthesis approaches, tools and protocols, such as scoping reviews, systematic reviews and narrative syntheses, are encouraged under this funding opportunity. Synthesized results can include qualitative, quantitative or multimethod research.
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.
In support of these objectives, Knowledge Synthesis Grants will help identify roles that the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including Indigenous rights holders, can play in developing and implementing robust policies, best practices and tools.
This call includes two streams
The first stream is reserved for Canadian applicants.
Stream 2 (Nordic/Canadian) 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 CAD$10,000 to CAD$78,000 per project for one year each.
Webinars
SSHRC will be hosting an information webinar on 18 June 2026 for both Canadian and Nordic researchers. The recording will be available on our website after the webinar.
NordForsk will be hosting a webinar for Nordic researchers interested in the call 25 August 2026 at 13:00 CEST.
Networking form for Canadian partnership
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.
Question & Answers
Do you have questions related to the call? Please contact: KSG26-QA@nordforsk.org.
