The grant programs of the IRSST’s Research Fund subsidize projects carried out by researchers from Québec universities or scientific organizations to increase efforts devoted to OHS research.

Research Subjects

The IRSST’s grant programs are designed to support research on subjects related to occupational health and safety (OHS), innovative subjects, or emerging OHS problems. 

Research funded by the IRSST must yield possible solutions or recommendations for improving occupational injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the sustainable return to work of injured workers.

Types of Grants Offered

Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

Please consult the various guidelines, policies, and procedures before submitting your application:

• General Guidelines for the Grant Programs of the IRSST’s Research Fund
• Ethics Policy for Research Involving Humans
• Policy on Intellectual Property (in French only)
• Major Change to a Current Research Project or Activity (in French only)
• Suspension or Cancellation of Research Work (in French only)
• Publishing policy (in French only)

Former Programs

The IRSST’s Research Fund Division maintains its support to recipients of grants awarded under the former programs.