Do you have a research idea that could improve workplace health and safety? We are pleased to announce new grant opportunities are now open to workers, employers, students, academic researchers, and others who are interested in conducting research related to our research priorities and improving workplace health and safety.
Applications due: January 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST
Open to master’s and doctoral students, including international students, in B.C.
- Designed to foster the development of OHS and work disability research among graduate students in B.C. These awards support the training of new researchers today who will be able to answer the critical research questions of tomorrow.
- Master’s students receive $22,500 for one year and doctoral students receive $40,000 per year for two years. Recipients can apply to renew their award for an additional year.
Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowships
Applications due: January 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST
Open to recent doctoral graduates (must have completed their PhD within the last four years) holding a postdoctoral position at a Canadian university or research institution.
- Designed to foster the development of OHS and work disability research in B.C. and Canada through supporting doctoral graduates who are training for careers as academic researchers.
- Awards are $50,000 per year for two years. Recipients can apply to renew their award for an additional year.
Applications due: January 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST
Any Canadian resident may apply.
- Supports small-scale, shop-floor research projects that lead to the development of practical knowledge and solutions that can be implemented in the workplace. These projects build on existing knowledge and technologies and apply them in innovative ways.
- Grants are up to $50,000 for a duration of one year.
Proof of Principle and Prototyping
Applications due: January 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST
Any Canadian resident may apply.
- Dedicated to research that may lead to novel tools and technology that can be used in workplaces to improve health and safety or work disability. Projects must be in the early stages of development such as proof of principle or concept; analytic or laboratory studies; or validation of concepts, tools, and technology.
- Grants are up to $100,000 total for a duration of two years.
Applications due: January 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST
Open to academic researchers based in (or formally affiliated with) a Canadian university or a Canadian research institution.
- Supports exploration of occupational health and safety and work disability challenges through a new lens, bringing together non-traditional disciplines and interdisciplinary teams. These grants are for high-risk/high-reward research that investigate new areas of scientific inquiry and challenge current paradigms.
- Grants are up to $125,000 per year, for a duration of two years.
Learn more
Visit their website and apply today. We encourage applicants to reach out to Research Services by email at resquery@worksafebc.com with any questions about the application process or to discuss research ideas.