SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative

The UBC Knowledge Exchange and SFU Knowledge Mobilization units, in partnership with UBC Health and Genome BC are thrilled to announce the intake of our second cohort for the SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative.

This collaborative initiative aims to increase 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 initiative is adapted from a proven program¹ into a made-for-BC opportunity.

The implementation science (IS) training initiative 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 focus on the science of implementation. isti-info

Applications are open Oct 15, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024.

Missed our Info Session? Watch the recording here to get an overview of the SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative. Learn about the program's requirements, eligibility criteria, and details, and hear the Q&A with program leads.

New for 2025 - Primary Team-Based Care stream and Genomics stream

We are thrilled to announce two special streams for IS Scholars in partnership with UBC Health and Genome BC.

Primary Team-Based Care Stream

The Primary Team-Based Care (TBC) Stream, supported by UBC Health, is open to scholars who are passionate about advancing innovative, team-based solutions to primary care challenges in BC.

Scholars who join this stream will have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with leading experts in primary team-based care.
Contribute to innovative solutions that improve primary team-based care.
Engage in knowledge exchange with diverse partners at UBC and beyond.

Eligibility and Application Process

Scholars are eligible to apply if they:

Meet the general program eligibility criteria.
Are proposing a project with a focus on primary team-based care and interprofessional collaboration in health care.
Can commit to engage with the UBC Health Gateway to TBC team during the duration of the program.
To apply for this stream, follow the general application guidelines and clearly state your interest in this stream in your application. Applications will be considered as part of the overall program intake process

What is primary team-based care?

Primary care is a model of care that supports first-contact, accessible, continuous, comprehensive and coordinated person-focused care. Within a team-based model of care, multiple health care providers from different professional backgrounds work together and with patients/clients, families, caregivers, and communities to deliver comprehensive health services across health settings.

Genomics Stream

The Genomics Stream, supported by Genome BC, is open to Scholars working on innovative implementation science projects that address pressing challenges in genomics and health.

Eligibility and Application Process

Scholars are eligible to apply if they:

Meet the general program eligibility criteria.
Are proposing a project with a focus on genomics and health.
To apply for this stream, follow the general application guidelines and clearly state your interest in this stream in your application. Applications will be considered as part of the overall program intake process.

What does implementation science in Genomics look like?

Implementation science in genomics spans across the lifecycle of health technology adoption. This includes bringing genomics innovations and tools into medical laboratories, scaling up technology to serve more patients, educating the medical community and public, and advancing health policies and regulations. Building implementation science capacity is critical to aid in equitable and responsible adoption of genomics technologies in BC.

Who should apply to be an implementation science scholar?

In partnership with:

Contacts:

Dr. Genevieve Creighton (Manager, Knowledge Exchange, UBC) gen.creighton@ubc.ca
Dr. Lupin Battersby (Director, Knowledge Mobilization, SFU) lupin_battersby@sfu.ca

¹The 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.

October 15, 2024	Application opens
November 14, 2024	Info Session (register here)
December 15, 2024	Deadline for application submission
January 2025	Adjudication of applications
End of January 2025	Notification of applications
May 12 – 14, 2025	In-person intensive training (mandatory)
June 2025	Research stipend distributed
June 2025 - April 2026	Quarterly webinars and monthly mentor meetings
May 2026	In-person intensive training (mandatory)
June 2026 - April 2027	Quarterly webinars and monthly mentor meetings

October 15, 2024	Application opens
November 14, 2024	Info Session (Register here)
December 15, 2024	Deadline for application submission
January 2025	Adjudication of applications
End of January 2025	Notification of applications
May 12 – 14, 2025	In-person intensive training (mandatory)
June 2025	Research stipend distributed
June 2025 - April 2026	Quarterly webinars and monthly mentor meetings
May 2026	In-person intensive training (mandatory)
June 2026 - April 2027	Quarterly webinars and monthly mentor meetings

SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative

New for 2025 - Primary Team-Based Care stream and Genomics stream

What does the program entail?

Learn more about implementation science:

Who should apply to be an implementation science scholar?

Application process

Program timelines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of health research?

How long and what is the format of the program?

Is full attendance required for intensives and webinars?

Are doctoral students or postdoctoral fellows eligible for the program?

Are researchers who are not affiliated with SFU or UBC eligible for the program?

Can individuals without a full-time academic or research appointment, or those whose appointments have not yet begun, still submit applications?

Can my implementation science-focused research take place outside of BC?

Are projects that have already started eligible for this program?

Is prior knowledge and/or experience of implementation science required to apply?

Do we need to pay tuition fees to participate in the IS Training Initiative?

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