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WorkSafeBC
Research funding for workplace safety innovation
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Closing date : July 24, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Funding reaches up to $125,000 per year. It supports research, training, and innovative projects in occupational health and safety and work disability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Academic research in occupational health and safety.
- Research on work disability, return-to-work, and rehabilitation.
- Practical workplace innovation and prototype development.
- Systematic reviews and other research of immediate relevance to workplace safety.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Applicant consent form
- Resume template
- Project workplan
- Research grant agreement, if awarded
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students at the master’s or doctoral level.
- Doctoral graduates in postdoctoral training.
- Canadian residents.
- Academic researchers.
- Qualified researchers affiliated with a university or research institution.
Who is not eligible
- International applicants as principal applicants.
- Full-time WorkSafeBC employees as principal applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Funding for research projects, training awards, fellowships, prototypes, and innovation activities.
- Research and travel allowance for Research Training Awards.
- Project funding determined by WorkSafeBC for eligible research streams.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Worldwide, for most Specific Priorities/Systematic Reviews competitions
Selection criteria
- Alignment with WorkSafeBC research priorities.
- Academic standing and research quality.
- Strength of the research training environment.
- Letters of reference.
- For some streams, added preference for sex and gender considerations and relevance to vulnerable populations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check current opportunities
- Review the funding stream that fits your project.
- Confirm that the competition is open or wait for the next RFP.
- Step 2: Download the forms
- Obtain the application form and any required consent form.
- Review the guide or general guidelines for the selected stream.
- Step 3: Prepare the application
- Complete the form and prepare the required supporting information.
- Assemble the submission according to the stream instructions.
- Step 4: Submit by the posted method
- Submit the application through the process described in the RFP or on the program webpage.
- Follow any instructions posted with the application package.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission under the relevant RFP process.
- Funding decisions are based on the stream’s requirements and, for some streams, the quality of the research proposal and team.
- If approved, recipients must sign a formal research grant agreement.
- Required approvals for human subjects or biological materials must be submitted before funds are released.
Additional information
- Each stream uses a requests for proposals process.
- Application forms are posted on the funder website when available.
- Recipients must sign a formal research grant agreement.
- Standard terms and conditions apply to funded projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WorkSafeBC Program
What is the WorkSafeBC?
Funding reaches up to $125,000 per year. It supports research, training, and innovative projects in occupational health and safety and work disability.
How much funding can be received?
WorkSafeBC Funds up to $50 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the WorkSafeBC program?
To be eligible for the WorkSafeBC program, you must:
Relevant OHS or work disability research
Aligned with WorkSafeBC priorities
Meets stream-specific applicant rules
What expenses are eligible under WorkSafeBC?
Academic research in occupational health and safety.
Research on work disability, return-to-work, and rehabilitation.
Practical workplace innovation and prototype development.
Systematic reviews and other research of immediate relevance to workplace safety.
Who can I contact for more information about the WorkSafeBC?
You can contact Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia.
Where is the WorkSafeBC available?
The WorkSafeBC program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the WorkSafeBC?
WorkSafeBC is funded by Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia