Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.wsib.on.ca/WSIBPortal/faces/WSIBDetailPage?cGUID=WSIB062021&rDef=WSIB_RD_ARTICLE&_afrLoop=189450433347000&_af
Sponsor/Award: WORKPLACE SAFETY INSURANCE BOARD - RESEARCH GRANT - 2011 FUNDING

Grant Amount:
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: N/A
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Description: The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is committed to delivering exceptional programs and services for Ontario?s workers and employers. The WSIB facilitates return-to-work and recovery when a work-related injury or occupational disease occurs. The WSIB mandate also includes promoting health and safety in the workplace and providing compensation and other benefits when return-to-work cannot be achieved. The Grants Program contributes to the WSIB?s mandate by supporting highly practical research studies and training initiatives from leading experts. WSIB grants address current and emerging issues and strengthen Ontario?s workers? compensation system now and in the future.

Application Details: Grant proposals fall into two major categories: research grants and training grants. Both proposal types must be highly practical, delivered by leading experts and demonstrate significant potential to improve outcomes for workers, employers or the broader compensation system.
NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts:

Sponsor Contacts:

200 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416 344-1000