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Research grants in health and occupational safety
Occupational health and safety research funding
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 360,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 19, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $360,000 per project for a maximum of three years. It supports research projects in occupational health and safety, including work on known issues or emerging problems and projects that lead to solutions or recommendations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 360,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on occupational health and safety issues.
- Projects addressing known or emerging problems in SST.
- Projects that produce solutions or recommendations to improve prevention, rehabilitation, or return to work.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full application or research protocol
- Curriculum vitae
- Support letters, if applicable
- Required approval(s) from the applicant’s institution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers from Quebec postsecondary institutions
- Researchers from Quebec research organizations
- IRSST researchers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without Canadian citizenship or permanent residence
- Applicants without a doctorate or equivalent
- Applicants who are not professors or researchers
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries and student allowances
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Materials, supplies, and consumables
- Travel costs for project activities and dissemination
- Professional fees, contracts, and publication or translation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries for researchers or collaborators already paid by their home institution
- Teaching release time
- Cash compensation to a participating company for releasing workers, except under special conditions
- Expenses related to results from a previously funded IRSST study
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a letter of intent online through the Synto-IRSST portal.
- The DFPR checks administrative eligibility.
- The Scientific Council reviews relevance and priority.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application or protocol online.
- Applicants receive a funding notice, and selected projects are approved by the board.
Additional information
- Research results are generally published by the IRSST.
- Applicants must respect IRSST policies on research integrity, ethics, intellectual property, and open access.
- Scientific production related to the project must be deposited in the IRSST institutional repository.
- Applications may involve a first-stage letter of intent followed by an invitation-only full application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research grants in health and occupational safety Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research grants in health and occupational safety. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Research grants in health and occupational safety?
This program provides up to $360,000 per project for a maximum of three years. It supports research projects in occupational health and safety, including work on known issues or emerging problems and projects that lead to solutions or recommendations.
How much funding can be received?
Research grants in health and occupational safety Funds up to $360,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research grants in health and occupational safety program?
To be eligible for the Research grants in health and occupational safety program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Doctorate or equivalent required
Professor or researcher
What expenses are eligible under Research grants in health and occupational safety?
Research on occupational health and safety issues.
Projects addressing known or emerging problems in SST.
Projects that produce solutions or recommendations to improve prevention, rehabilitation, or return to work.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research grants in health and occupational safety?
You can contact Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en Sécurité du travail by email at subventions@irsst.qc.ca.
Where is the Research grants in health and occupational safety available?
The Research grants in health and occupational safety program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research grants in health and occupational safety a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research grants in health and occupational safety is a Researchers And Facilities