who you are:

academics, researchers, and data collectors from all institutions are welcome to partner with us and engage in research. 

how we can help:

epid@work research institute is committed to the conduct of high-quality, transdisciplinary research in the areas of workplace injury and disability prevention. apply for an epid seed grant, collaborate on a project, or contact us today to see how you can work with us!

check out some of our existing publications and projects to see the research we have undertaken at epid@work research institute. 

the goal of epid@work's seed grant program is to attract new and established scholars to conduct research addressing our mandate: to bring people together to reduce impacts of work-related injury and work disability through collaborative applied research. as we have additional remaining funds this year, we are offering a second call for applications.

of the four available grants, at least two will be awarded to projects that propose using data from the northwestern ontario workplace & worker health study (nowwhs). 

the deadline for applications is november 27, 2024 at 4:30pm. any epid@work staff who wish to apply should submit their application to dr. vicki kristman for prior approval by november 13, 2024 at 4:30pm.

to apply, download the 2024 seed grant application and procedures and 2024 seed grant application form. 

epid@work research institute is seeking a phd candidate with a focus on indigenous mental health in the workplace to join our team, beginning in september 2025. 

interested candidates should send their cv and academic transcript to dr. vicki kristman, epid@work director: epid.director@lakeheadu.ca.