Funding, News and Announcements

On January 12, 2017, the Alberta Ministry of Labour announced its fourth year of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Futures – Research Funding Program. OHS Futures formalizes the way researchers, institutions, industry, and labour organizations across Canada access funding for OHS research. The program links government with experts for the purpose of enhancing OHS knowledge and capacity within the province.

NEW this year, OHS Futures is accepting notices of intent for projects that support the prevention of occupational injury, illness and disease in Alberta workplaces. The notice of intent submission period is now open (the notice of intent template is available on the OHS Futures website) and closes February 12, 2017.

· Please note that if you do not submit a notice of intent you will not be eligible to apply for OHS Futures grant funding.
· Once the notice of intent is submitted, it will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete, that the proposed research project meets the eligibility criteria and research priorities, and that the proposed research is pertinent to workers and workplaces in Alberta.
· Success at this stage will result in an invitation to submit an application. The invitation to submit a full application form does not guarantee funding. A completed application is required, and will be adjudicated accordingly.
· OHS Program staff are here to provide feedback on your notice of intent and to mentor you through the application process. Meetings will be set up to discuss your research idea prior to you completing the full application.

A one-hour information session will be held via WebEx on January 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm MST. To register for the session, please email OHSFutures@gov.ab.ca.

In the meantime, please visit the OHS Futures website for information on research priorities, the grant agreement, applicant eligibility, the review process, data sharing, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act under which the information you provide is being collected.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at OHSFutures@gov.ab.ca.