BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

This request for proposals is for systematic reviews on specific research issues identified by WorkSafeBC. The purpose of this competition is to develop a better understanding of the present state of knowledge on specific issues of priority to WorkSafeBC by soliciting proposals to: synthesize the existing research; provide critical assessment of the present knowledge level; and, possibly identify future knowledge needs in each of the areas specified. Prospective authors should have experience in conducting systematic reviews and expertise with the issues at hand.

Research at Work offers two types of grants — operating grants and development grants. These grants are available to professional researchers for research projects that are scientifically valid, relate to one or more of WorkSafeBC’s research priorities, and/or our partners’ research priorities, and demonstrate strong potential to positively impact workplace health and safety and/or the workers’ compensation system in B.C. in our respective jurisdictions. Development grants provide funding of up to $30,000 per project to allow investigators to pursue research projects, within the areas defined by WorkSafeBC’s research priorities and/or our partners’ research priorities, which may not be developed to a stage that would make them eligible for full funding through our operating grant competition. The expectation is that ideas explored through these projects may lead to development of proposals for operating grants. Development grants are awarded for a maximum duration of one year.

Research at Work offers two types of grants — operating grants and development grants. These grants are available to professional researchers for research projects that are scientifically valid, relate to one or more of WorkSafeBC’s research priorities, and/or our partners’ research priorities, and demonstrate strong potential to positively impact workplace health and safety and/or the workers’ compensation system in B.C. in our respective jurisdictions. An operating grant is for fully developed research proposals. Operating grants provide support for research projects led by an individual or small group of investigators, and that address one or more of WorkSafeBC’s research priorities and/or our partners’ research priorities. Operating grants do not have a funding cap per project, and may be awarded for a maximum duration of two years.

Innovation at Work supports research for the development of practical, shop-floor solutions that translate new knowledge into practice, or that solve specific problems in workplaces. It is also designed to support development and evaluation of educational projects that will benefit workers and employers by assisting employers to ensure safety and health protection of workers in B.C. and/or in our partners’ jurisdictions. Innovation at Work is intended to provide funding for small-scale projects that will promote increased interaction amongst workplace parties, organizations, and/or researchers. Using collective resources of those who are most affected by its policies and programs will assist WorkSafeBC and employers in ensuring that critical areas of need are addressed and practical solutions are found and implemented. The maximum grant for these projects is normally $50,000, for a maximum duration of one year. Anyone is eligible to apply – the experience and capability of the project team will be a primary consideration.

Innovation at Work supports research for the development of practical, shop-floor solutions that translate new knowledge into practice, or that solve specific problems in workplaces. It is also designed to support development and evaluation of educational projects that will benefit workers and employers by assisting employers to ensure safety and health protection of workers in B.C. and/or in our partners’ jurisdictions. Innovation at Work is intended to provide funding for small-scale projects that will promote increased interaction amongst workplace parties, organizations, and/or researchers. Using collective resources of those who are most affected by its policies and programs will assist WorkSafeBC and employers in ensuring that critical areas of need are addressed and practical solutions are found and implemented. Funding of up to $50,000 is available per project, for a maximum duration of one year. Anyone is eligible to apply – the experience and capability of the project team will be a primary consideration.
NOI Deadline: August 17

There are two sets of awards available to highly qualified graduate students at the master’s and doctoral level, who are undertaking full time research on the prevention and/or treatment of occupational illness, injury and disability. Both sets of awards are designed to support the development of research capacity in occupational health and safety in B.C. Research priorities for the program administered through the WorkSafeBC Research Secretariat are grouped under five themes.

Innovation at Work supports research for the development of practical, shop-floor solutions that translate new knowledge into practice, or that solve specific problems in workplaces. It is also designed to support development and evaluation of educational projects that will benefit workers and employers by assisting employers to ensure safety and health protection of workers in B.C. and/or in our partners’ jurisdictions.
Notice of Intent deadline: January 12, 2009

Research at Work offers two types of grants — operating grants and development grants. These grants are available to professional researchers for research projects that are scientifically valid, relate to one or more of WorkSafeBC’s research priorities, and/or our partners’ research priorities, and demonstrate strong potential to positively impact workplace health and safety and/or the workers’ compensation system in B.C. in our respective jurisdictions.
Notice of Intent deadline was January 12, 2009

Under Focus on Tomorrow, the Research Secretariat provides funding for rigorous, scientific study as well as practical, shop-floor projects aimed at workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation issues that are relevant to B.C. and/or WorkSafeBC’s partners.
Innovation at Work supports research for the development of practical, shop-floor solutions that translate new knowledge into practice, or that solve specific problems in workplaces. It is also designed to support development and evaluation of educational projects that will benefit workers and employers by assisting employers to ensure safety and health protection of workers in B.C. and/or in our partners’ jurisdictions. Innovation at Work is intended to provide funding for small-scale projects that will promote increased interaction amongst workplace parties, organizations, and/or researchers.

Under Focus on Tomorrow, the Research Secretariat provides funding for rigorous, scientific study as well as practical, shop-floor projects aimed at workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation issues that are relevant to B.C. and/or WorkSafeBC’s partners.
Research at Work offers two types of grants — operating grants and development grants. These grants are available to professional researchers for research projects that are scientifically valid, relate to one or more of WorkSafeBC’s research priorities, and/or our partners’ research priorities, and demonstrate strong potential to positively impact workplace health and safety and/or the workers’ compensation system in B.C. in our respective jurisdictions.