Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship

Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship

The next competition is anticipated to launch in October 2025.

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 Fellowships were established in 2021. These awards are designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety and work disability research in B.C. and Canada.

Who can apply

The fellowship awards support doctoral graduates who are training for careers as academic researchers in occupational health and safety or work disability.

Awards are open to researchers holding a postdoctoral position at a Canadian university or research institution. Applicants must have completed their PhD within the last four years 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.

Funding and duration

Awards are $50,000 per year for two years. Recipients can apply to renew their award for an additional year (see General Guidelines and Conditions for more information).

All standard terms and conditions apply to projects funded through Research Services. Please refer to the General Guidelines and Conditions for details.

Further Information

Please refer to the Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship webpage for application procedures.

Please refer to the Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship webpage for eligibility information.

Please refer to the Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship webpage for evaluation criteria.

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