Research opportunities
WorkSafeBC’s 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, the workplace, and WorkSafeBC.
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Current funding opportunities
We offer funding through the following grant streams:
| Grant stream |
Who can apply |
Focus of research |
Important dates (subject to change) |
Duration |
Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Training Awards | Master’s and doctoral students in B.C. | OHS and work disability research | Opens: November 17, 2023 Closes: February 16, 2024 |
1–2 years | Master’s: $22,500 per year for one year Doctoral: $40,000 per year for two years |
| Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship | Doctoral graduates in Canada | OHS and work disability research |
Opens: November 17, 2023 Closes: February 16, 2024 |
2 years | $50,000 per year |
| Innovation: Applied Innovation |
Any Canadian resident |
OHS research leading to practical workplace solutions |
Opens: November 17, 2023 Closes: January 26, 2024 |
1 year | Up to $50,000 |
| Innovation: Proof of Principle and Prototyping |
Any Canadian resident |
OHS research leading to novel tools, products, and technology |
Opens: November 17, 2023 Closes: January 26, 2024 |
2 years | Up to $100,000 |
| Specific Priorities/ Systematic Reviews |
Academic researchers |
Scientific research to address operational needs and strategic priorities |
Next competition: TBD |
Project dependent | Project dependent |
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