Research Grants 2025
The HREC Research Grants Competition is held annually to support academic research on the Holodomor, the publication of research results, the preservation of materials, and the organization of and participation in academic venues. Each year, a new thematic focus is established, though proposals for other topics are considered. The applications are reviewed by a committee of scholars and HREC associates.
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HREC Research Grants 2025-2026
The HREC Research Grants Competition aims to expand knowledge and understanding of the Holodomor by supporting academic research, publishing research results, preserving materials, and organizing and participating in academic venues.
Examples of research that could be supported include the policies of foreign governments during collectivization and the Holodomor; the Holodomor at the national and sub-national levels (eg, oblasts, raions, villages); and the Holodomor and its impact on various groups and communities, including women, children, minorities, and those with disabilities.
Grants to individuals will not exceed C$7,500.00, with most grants ranging from C$1,500.00 to C$3,500.00 in the past years. HREC also encourages proposals for larger collaborative projects that engage scholars and institutions from both inside and outside Ukraine.
A new feature of this year's competition will see successful applicants paired with scholars who will serve as research advisors. In addition, selected grantees will be invited to submit their research for publication to maximize its reach.
This year's competition is being held with the support of Global Affairs Canada as part of the project Support to Ukraine’s National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide, carried out by Cowater International in partnership with the Canada Ukraine Foundation. A key component of the project is to support the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide in gathering high-quality research on the Holodomor.
Deadline: 17 November 2025