2023 Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship

Eligibility

The award is open to researchers holding a postdoctoral position at a Canadian university or research institution. Applicants must be within four years of completing their Ph.D. and commit to spending a minimum of 75 percent of their time on research activities. Research projects should be aligned with WorkSafeBC’s mandate and research priorities.

Summary

Ralph McGinn, former chair of the WorkSafeBC Board of Directors, was a lifelong advocate and leader in the field of occupational health and safety. To commemorate his tremendous contributions, the Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship award was established in 2021. This award is designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety and work disability research in B.C. and Canada.

Research Services invites proposals aligned with the topics listed below.:

Strategic Alignment Research Priorities

• Prevent workplace injury, disease and death
• Maximize recovery and post-injury earnings
• Provide comprehensive insurance coverage for workplaces
• Deliver stakeholder-centric and inclusive services

While the merits of all proposals will be considered, preference will be given to proposals that incorporate the following:

• Sex and gender considerations into research questions and study design. For integrating sex and gender considerations, refer to the information on the CIHR website.
• Address the needs and challenges of vulnerable populations including Indigenous workers; aging workers; young workers; transient or migrant workers, immigrant or new workers; small businesses.

Application requirements (See funder's Application Form available at https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/about-us/research/postdoctoral-fellowship-grant-application-form?lang=en ):

☐  Completed application form

☐  Three reference letters

☐  Doctoral transcripts

☐  Supervisor resumé

☐  Signatures

☐  Signed applicant consent form (from website)

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at postdoc@ucalgary.ca.Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

2023 Grant Application https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/about-us/research/postdoctoral-fellowship-grant-application-form?lang=en

2023 Applicant Consent Form https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/about-us/research/applicant-consent-form-use-disclosure?lang=en