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:

• Guidelines for the Grant Programs by search project of the IRSST’s (available in french only)
• Ethics Policy for Research Involving Humans
• Policy on Intellectual Property (available in french only)
• Major modification to a research project or program (available in french only)
• Publishing policy (available in french only)
• Practical guide to writing and presenting IRSST scientific and technical publications (available in french only)
• Politique de libre accès (available in french only)