The UBC Knowledge Exchange and SFU Knowledge Mobilization units are thrilled to announce this exciting new collaborative initiative, aimed at increasing British Columbia's research capacity in implementation science by increasing grant funding for projects by BC-based researchers and growing the province's network of implementation scientists.
The implementation science (IS) institute is a two-year training program targeted towards early to mid-career health researchers (from wide range of health-related topics and disciplines in psychology, urban planning, gerontology, biomedical engineering, health geography, health education and promotion, etc) who are interested in or embarking on projects that encompass the science of implementation. We will adapt a proven program1 into a made-for-BC opportunity.
Learn more about Implementation science:
- What is implementation science? (source: University of Washington)
- Implementation Science 101 (source: KT Connects)
What does the program entail?
Scholars will participate in two one-week in-person intensives, quarterly webinar sessions, and monthly meetings with an assigned mentor, to develop core competencies in implementation science. Our mentors are leaders in implementation science and will provide guidance and support throughout the program. Scholars will also learn from institute faculty, and recognized implementation science experts through lectures and small-group breakout sessions.
To support this work and the time invested in developing these skills, a research stipend will be provided to cover research-related expenses, such as hiring a research assistant or other eligible research expenses as per Tri-Council guidelines, etc.
Meet our mentors:
Who should apply to be an IS scholar?
Applicants should have emerging or developing implementation science project ideas to work on through the program, working towards proposal development and/or the initiation of pilot projects.
Learn more at our information session on November 15, 2023 (via zoom).
Applications to the program open October 15–December 15, 2023.
Contacts:
1 The Institute for Implementation Science Scholars (formerly the Mentored Training for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer Control [MT-DIRC]) hosted at Washington University in St Louis, see Padek et al 2018.