Research Admin Offices:

• ROADS

Opportunity Type:

• Grant

Value:

Research projects may receive up to $100,000 per year, to a maximum of $200,000 over two years.

Disciplines:

• DeGroote School of Business
• Faculty of Engineering
• Health Sciences

Sponsors:

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Deadlines:

Description:

Research proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on the promotion of workplace health and safety.

WorkplaceNL assesses proposals based on:

• Researcher expertise
• Proposal quality
• Alignment with strategic prioritie

Eligibility:

For the general research stream, an individual employed by or affiliated with an eligible organization must submit the proposal. An eligible organization must be in Canada and a:

1. Publicly funded university or college;
2. Public hospital or health authority with a specialized research area;
3. Non-government organization that has the capability and capacity to conduct research and are not privately owned or operated; or
4. Public, community or industry organization partnering with another eligible organization that falls within categories 1-3 above

The research must be conducted in Canada. Research participants must also be in Canada.

Application/Nomination Process:

May 8, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m., NDST		Deadline to submit a preliminary proposal Use the Preliminary Program Application Form to apply. Use the Preliminary Proposal Application Guide and General Research Stream Funding Guidelines to help complete your application.
May 27, 2026		WorkplaceNL invites full proposals We will invite only applicants who submit eligible preliminary proposals during this call window to submit a full proposal. Applicants will be notified of our screening decision.
July 10, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m., NDST		Deadline to submit full proposals We will not consider proposals submitted before we issue an invitation or after this deadline.

Resources:

Additional details.

Contact:

For more information on how to apply contact, Nicole Fiorillo, Senior Advisor, ROADS.