WorkSafeBC Research Grant Competitions

New grant opportunities now open!

Do you have an idea that could help improve workplace health and safety? Our research grants can help you develop your idea into a solution that makes a difference in the workplace. WorkSafeBC is pleased to announce new grant opportunities are now open.

Applied Innovation (formerly “Innovation at Work”)

Letter of Intent due: January 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST

Any Canadian resident may apply. Research topics should align with our research priorities.

• Supports research projects that are practical and applicable to the workplace. These projects develop or apply knowledge and insights to address workplace health and safety issues and/or engage in knowledge transfer and exchange activities.
• Grants are up to $50,000 for a duration of 12 months.
• Learn more and apply today.

Proof of Principle and Prototyping

Letter of Intent due: January 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST

Any Canadian resident may apply. Research topics should align with our research priorities.

• A new funding stream within Applied Innovation for research that may lead to novel tools, products, and technology that can be implemented in the workplace and made available to a broad audience of workers, employers, and workplaces.
• Grants are up to $100,000 for a duration of 24 months.
• Learn more and apply today.

Research Training Awards

Applications due: February 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST

Open to all master’s and doctoral students, including international students, enrolled in full-time graduate studies a B.C. university.

• Designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety research among graduate students in B.C. These awards enable students to undertake full-time research training with a focus on occupational illness, injury, and disability.
• Awards are $22,500 annually for one or two years, with the option to renew for an additional year upon successful re-application.
• Learn more and apply today.

Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications due: February 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST

Open to recent doctoral graduates (within four years of completing their Ph.D.) who hold a postdoctoral position at a Canadian university or research institution.

• Designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety and work disability research in B.C. and across Canada. The awards support doctoral graduates who are training for careers as academic researchers.
• Awards are $50,000 annually for two years, with the option to renew for a third year upon successful re-application.
• Learn more and apply today.

Specific Priorities

Applications due: February 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST

Open to qualified researchers at universities or research institutions. Qualitative research must be conducted within B.C. International researchers may apply with literature-based or quantitative projects.

• WorkSafeBC has issued a Request for Proposals for research on the following topic: Worker and employer engagement and incentive programs supporting return to work
• Grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 for one or two years.
• Learn more and apply today.

About Research Services

WorkSafeBC is dedicated to achieving a province free from injury, disease, and death. To achieve this vision, our Research Grants Program supports research related to occupational health and safety and work disability to provide insight and solutions for issues faced by workers, employers, and WorkSafeBC.

For more information about Research Services, please visit worksafebc.com. You may also contact Research Services by email at resquery@worksafebc.com if you have any questions about the application process or to discuss your research ideas.

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