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, and WorkSafeBC.
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Current funding opportunities
We offer funding through the following grant categories:
| Grant category |
Who can apply |
Focus of research |
Important dates (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Training Awards | Graduate students in B.C. | Master’s and doctoral students pursuing OHS and work disability research | Next competition: November 2023 |
| Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship | Doctoral graduates in Canada | OHS and work disability research |
Next competition: November 2023 |
| Applied Innovation and Proof of Principle and Prototyping |
Any Canadian resident |
OHS research leading to practical workplace solutions |
Next competition: November 2023 |
| Specific Priorities/ Systematic Reviews |
Academic researchers |
Scientific research to address operational needs and strategic priorities |
Worker and employer engagement and incentive programs supporting RTW Closes: April 24, 2023, at 4 p.m. |
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If you have any questions about our program or the research we support, our Research Services team will be happy to help.
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