Program Details
The Institute for Implementation Science Scholars (IS-2) is a mentored training program for investigators interested in applying dissemination and implementation (D&I) methods and strategies to reduce the burden of chronic disease and address health inequities. Learn more.
In the current application cycle, all applications should include a focus on advancing health equity through D&I research. In addition, we are primarily interested in applications that address the prevention and control of obesity, diabetes, or cancer through D&I research.
The IS-2 program period is 2 years.
No, the IS-2 program does not provide salary support for trainees.
There are no tuition fees associated with the program. The IS-2 program covers travel expenses for accepted Scholars to attend the annual in-person Summer Institute in St. Louis, MO.
Eligibility and Selection
At present, no. The current funding mechanism for IS-2 supports three cohorts, which have been selected. We are currently looking into additional funding opportunities/mechanisms to continue the training effort.
We encourage a diverse set of individuals from a range of disciplines (e.g., PhDs, MDs, social scientists, psychologists), institutions, and geographies to apply.
Scholars should be early-career to mid-career researchers who want to pursue D&I research in chronic disease prevention and control.
Applicants should be in a full-time faculty position (or equivalent in a health system or non-governmental organization).
In the current application cycle, all applications should include a focus on advancing health equity through D&I research. In addition, we are primarily interested in applications that address prevention and control of obesity, diabetes or cancer through D&I research.
No, participation in this program requires a full time appointment at a home institution with an on-site mentor supportive of the scholar’s progress in grant writing and publications in the area of D&I research (this training does not provide salary support).
Yes. Applicants for IS-2 will not be disqualified based upon citizenship or institution location.
Yes. Applicants for IS-2 will not be disqualified based upon citizenship or institution location.
The “prior experience writing/co-writing…” eligibility criteria is based upon our faculty’s experience with prior training programs – recruiting trainees with some grant experience reduces the need to train in the fundamentals of grant writing. We consider the whole application during review and encourage applicants to contact us at IS2@wustl.edu for more information.
If you have questions about your eligibility, we strongly encourage you to contact Shelly Johnston (IS2@wustl.edu).