The demand for implementation scientists – researchers trained in the study of methods that promote adoption and integration of evidence-based practices into routine healthcare settings – continues to grow proportionally to the exponential increase in research evidence. Building institutional capacity for implementation science (IS) is critical. The Evans Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences (CIIS) is a methodological hub for the scientific evaluation of efforts to improve healthcare delivery within safety net settings. To increase institutional capacity in Implementation and Improvement Sciences, CIIS offers a two-year Implementation Science Fellowship (CIIS Fellowship). During the fellowship, CIIS Fellows will:

  • Participate in weekly CIIS team meetings, Fellow methods sessions, and career development/mentorship discussions (Thursdays 9:30-11am)
  • Have access to formal and informal mentoring through the CIIS team
  • Learn IS methods including use of frameworks, qualitative, and quantitative implementation research skills through participation in seminars and methods meetings, engagement in IS methods meetings, and hands-on immersion in IS research projects.
  • Lead 1-2 IS projects in their content area of interest
  • Lead or participate in other CIIS projects that target specific learning points and methodological skills
  • Participate in yearly educational seminars for the BU/BMC community
  • Following Fellowship, return to their respective Departments/Sections with new skills and become local leaders in IS

Under mentorship of CIIS faculty, CIIS Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in specific areas of learning designed to improve their research skills. They will also have the opportunity to interact with current CIIS Fellows and CIIS research partners.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS CIIS FELLOWSHIP

Please complete the form found at the link below and upload the completed application as a single PDF file. https://sites.bu.edu/ciis/contact_us/ciis-fellowship/

Application due date: Feb. 28, 2025
Interviews for Select Applicants: Mar. 17-28, 2025
Applicant Notification Date: Apr. 15, 2025
Fellowship Start Date:  Jul. 1, 2025