WorksafeBC Research Training Awards

WorksafeBC Research Training Awards are designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety research among graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels. These awards enable students to undertake full-time research training in B.C. — focusing on occupational illness, injury, and disability.  Research projects must address WorkSafeBC’s current research priorities to be eligible for consideration.

Value: $20,000 stipend and a $2,500 research and travel allowance

Duration: Master’s students receive one year of funding and doctoral students receive two years of funding. Recipients can apply to renew their grant for an additional year.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2021 at 4:00 pm PST

For further information about the award, such as application procedures and eligibility requirements, please visit WorksafeBC’s weblink: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/research-services/funding-streams/research-training-awards.  Students with questions about this award opportunity should contact Worksafe directly (resquery@worksafebc.com).