Read this information thoroughly, fill the application form in its entirety, including all document uploads before November 2, 2026.

Eligibility
  • Early to mid-career researchers (within 1-15 years within their appointment)
  • Independent researchers with autonomous academic or research appointments at a British Columbia institution or organization
  • Health-related focus (can be from any discipline)
For more details, adjudication criteria, important dates, and FAQs, see our website: ISTI - Applications & Eligibility.
Please read the 'Is my project a good fit?' guide before submitting.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Submit each document in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format.

1. Statement of Interest (0.5 pages maximum)
  • Why are you interested in the Implementation Science Training Initiative? Consider discussing alignment with current role, career goals, learning goals?
  • How are you positioned within your department or organization to participate in the program and share what you learn? Consider discussing opportunities to mentor others, and how the program will fit into other appointments, responsibilities, and activities.
2. Concept Paper (1.5 pages maximum)
  • Implementation Focus
    • What is/are your implementation science research question(s)?
    • What specific practice, policy, or innovation do you aim to study the implementation of? Provide a rationale for its selection, including any relevant background or context.
      Consider discussing any IS theory, model, frameworks, or implementation strategies that you may use.
  • Research Methods
    • What research methods do you intend to use to assess your implementation?
    • What research methods will you use to answer your implementation science research question(s)?
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • Discuss how EDI principles will be incorporated into your project. Consider discussing how your project will incorporate inclusivity, address systemic inequities, or engage underrepresented communities?
    • Describe how EDI considerations are embedded in both your research design and implementation plans.
3. Abbreviated CV (5 pages maximum)
  • Highlight recent experience that is relevant to your proposed project.
  • We recommend annotating each CV section with a summary statement, or use the tri-agency CV template. Include:
    • Research, publications, presentations, or activities relevant to your proposed IS project.
    • Mentoring, leadership, and capacity-building experience. Consider discussing how these contributions have supported the development of others in your field or community.
    • Prior experience or contributions in EDI, especially in relation to research, mentoring, or community engagement.
4. Letter of Support
A letter from your Department Dean or Director confirming their support for your participation, including acknowledgment of protected time for program activities.

Contact:
Lupin Battersby (lupin_battersby@sfu.ca) and Sophie Ashton (

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1. What is your first name? (Required.)

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2. What is your last name? (Required.)

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3. What is your email address? (Required.)

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4. What institution or organization are you affiliated with? (i.e., UBC, SFU, UNBC, Fraser Health, etc.) (Required.)

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5. What is your title/position? (Required.)

Stream Selection
If you haven't already, review the detailed descriptions of the streams here before you apply.
  1. General: Select this stream if the other streams don't apply to you.
  2. Team-Based Care: The 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.
  3. Planetary Health:The Planetary Health Stream, supported by Fraser Health, is open to scholars who are passionate about advancing implementation science approaches that promote sustainable health systems, climate resilience, and community well-being in the Fraser region and beyond.
  4. Community-Based Care Transformation: The Community-Based Care Transformation Stream, supported by the Stephens Family School of Medicine, is open to scholars who are passionate about innovative approaches to community-based primary health care that improve health outcomes, strengthen health systems, and respond to the needs of the communities they serve.

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6. Which stream are you applying for? (Required.)

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7. Can you commit to attending the 3-day in-person learning intensive in May? (Required.)

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8. How many hours per week will you commit to your proposed project? (Required.)

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9. Have you discussed and received approval for this time and commitment with your supervisor? (Required.)

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10. Statement of Interest (Required.)

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11. Concept Paper (Required.)

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12. Abbreviated CV (Required.)

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13. Letter of Support (Required.)

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