Welcome to BCNAR

We invite anyone with an interest in health research to become involved in one or more MSFHR-funded networks. Participants in network activities include:

  • Institutionally-based researchers from all pillars and disciplines
  • Research trainees and students
  • Community-based researchers
  • Community collaborators
  • Service providers and directors working in the areas of health promotion, prevention and treatment with an interest in evidence-based practice
  • Policy-makers, including local and regional health authority representatives and others interested in evidence-based policy and planning
  • Individuals with an interest in health research

Why get involved?

  • Province-wide knowledge translation, promotion and networking support
  • Support for bringing research teams together to develop proposals and work on research projects across distance
  • Provincial and regional workshops aimed at enabling knowledge exchange and research involvement

BCNAR Member Benefits include:

  • Internet Searchable Databases: tools to access BCNAR members’ information and research publications generated by BC authors;
  • Province-wide Network Events: to facilitate communication, training & collaboration;
  • Financial support: for grant development, travel bursaries and to facilitate networking opportunities;
  • Mailing List: a tool to keep you connected with your colleagues across the province in environmental and occupational health research; and
  • Bi-Weekly updates: including funding, events, calls for abstracts, new Network initiatives, etc.
  • Grant Writing Assistance

How to receive further information

BCNAR is one of eight health of population research networks funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. If you are interested in participating in BCNAR or other MSFHR-funded networks, please click here to fill out and submit the form.