Canadian Trainee Conference Grant
Global Implementation Conference August 15-17th 2011 Washington DC
The Planning Committee of the Global Implementation Conference invite applications from Canadian graduate trainees conducting research in knowledge translation or implementation science, for financial support to attend the upcoming GIC August 15-17th 2011 in Washington DC. Through support from the CIHR President’s Fund, the GIC is able to support 6 trainees, up to a maximum of $2025CAN towards travel, accommodation at the Conference hotel, and conference registration.
Applicants must complete a GIC Trainee Sponsorship Form (email Jennifer Schroeder at [email protected] to request an application form) and meet the following eligibility requirements: Eligibility Requirements Applicants will need to establish that they are: (1) Attending a graduate program at a Canadian university; (2) Conducting graduate studies in knowledge translation or implementation science; (3) Have no other funds available to support their attendance at the GIC, as stated in a letter from their graduate supervisor of program designate. The letter should also describe how the trainee’s attendance would be beneficial to their program of study.
Following the conference, award recipients must: (4) Report back to their graduate program (e.g., via rounds, lunch and learn, summary brief) on the highlights and lessons learned from the GIC conference; and (5) Write a brief report (max 4 pages) to the GIC Conference Committee detailing how the conference will support their learning and graduate studies.
Deadline for Applications: July 31st 2011 Applications will be awarded on a first come – first serve basis, to a maximum of 6 individuals. Applicants will be notified the first week of August, and will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements, accommodation at the conference hotel, and registering for the conference.
The Global Implementation Conference (GIC) will bring together scientists, policymakers, practitioners and community leaders for an unprecedented focus on how evidence-based practices can be implemented effectively to improve outcomes for people and organizations. By providing a forum for reporting research and evaluations of implementation, sharing implementation best practices, and working to establish public policies to support and fund implementation research and practice, the GIC will further the science and practice of implementation.
For more information on the GIC: www.implementationconference.org