Implementation Science Academy
Harness Northwestern's internationally renowned strengths in dissemination and implementation science, human-centered design, digital health and health equity with this unique training experience.
The Implementation Science Academy (ISA) is an annual methodological institute offered through the Department of Medical Social Sciences and in partnership with the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science. Included are pre-academy foundational webinars, a 3-day in-person project-based learning intensive, and post-academy technical assistance to ensure successful project execution and mastery learning.
Foundational work before the in-person ISA includes asynchronous webinars covering seminal topics in implementation science and practice, paired with synchronous office hours to begin developing your project. Our 3-day in-person training allows for deep engagement with project-based learning. Following the in-person training, you'll be assigned a mentor for three months for ongoing support to execute your project.
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Application Details
Eligibility Requirements
Prior Experience
Although prior experience is not required, it is recommended to have a specific implementation science project (e.g., grant application) or initiative (e.g., quality improvement project) you plan to develop during the Academy. Familiarity with implementation science concepts is helpful to have prior to the in-person training, which attendees can prepare for with the pre-academy work. If you have questions about whether or not the ISA is a good fit, please email MSS_Education@northwestern.edu.
How to Apply
Application Materials:
- CV, biosketch, or resume
- Concept paper
- Brief personal statement
The concept paper should include the following (Specific Aims format is acceptable):
- What is the "thing" you are trying to implement?
- What is your setting?
- What implementation strategies are you interested in deploying or have tried?
- How are you thinking about evaluating your initiative?
The brief personal statement (up to 250 words) should include a description of what you hope to get out of this training, including:
- Why are you interested in learning about implementation science?
- How will you use what you learn in the future?
Costs
The cost is $3,000 to register for the entire experience (pre-academy webinars and office hours, in-person training, and post-academy technical assistance). You are also responsible for any travel costs to attend the in-person training. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees.
Contact Us
For more information, or to sign up for our mailing list, please email MSS_Education@northwestern.edu. Consider signing up for the Department's other methodological institutes for additional training opportunities.