PORTLAND, Maine—The MEMIC Safety Research Center has extended the submission deadline for its fourth annual workforce safety and health research grants to February 17, 2025. The program offers grants up to $30,000 for U.S. higher education researchers to study occupational injury and illness prevention.

The extension provides additional time for researchers to prepare proposals for studies that will advance workplace safety innovation. MEMIC's most recent grant recipient, an Oklahoma State University research team, received $30,000 to develop virtual reality training for manufacturing and construction worker safety.

"We are excited to continue advancing the program into its fourth year," said MEMIC Group President & CEO Michael Bourque. "MEMIC Safety Research Center grants enable researchers to examine workforce safety challenges and create positive change for the American workforce."

Application Details

• New Deadline: February 17, 2025
• Award Notification: April 2025
• Award Announcement: June 2025
• Grant Amount: Up to $30,000
• Project Duration: Maximum two years
• Eligibility: Researchers from U.S. higher education institutions

Projects require peer-reviewed publication of results and semi-annual progress updates. Interested researchers can submit proposals through the online submission form.

Visit memic.com/research for more information about the MEMIC Safety Research Center and its mission to advance workplace safety.

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About MEMIC
The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and parent company Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company; all rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The MEMIC Group holds licenses to write workers’ compensation across the entire country. The group insures and serves more than 20,000 employers and their estimated 300,000 employees with dedicated safety and injury management service teams from Maine to Florida.