Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada Summer Institute
17-19 June 2025
Vancouver, BC
2025 Theme: KT and learning health systems
Description
In the context of a learning health system (LHS), expertise in knowledge synthesis and implementation practice/evaluation are essential. This is illustrated in Figure 2 of this document from the Ontario SPOR Support Unit, which presents the Learning Health System Action Framework. An LHS environment also provides opportunities for KT scientists to address research questions that advance KT/implementation science, e.g., they might explore the contexts that enable meaningful patient engagement in implementing stroke management guidelines in a health authority.
The Summer Institute incorporates both the science and practice of KT. Trainees from the Summer Institute may pursue careers in KT science, KT practice, or both, across various settings.
With the theme of KT and LHS, there will be a career panel that includes KT/implementation scientists working in LHS environments. They will share how their KT training has shaped their work.
The Summer Institute provides participants with the opportunity to increase their understanding of knowledge translation research as well as opportunities and challenges in this field. The Summer Institute will also provide participants with the chance to network with colleagues including national and international KT experts.
Intended Applicants
- Graduate students
- Post-doctoral and clinical fellows
- Junior faculty who study issues relevant to KT
- Those who want to learn more about how to advance their research skills in this area
- Applications from a wide range of disciplines that span all of CIHR’s research themes (clinical, health services, and population health) are encouraged.
Applications: Click here to apply
Application Deadline: 10 February 2025
Registration Fees
- $480 – Trainees and fellows
- $1,075 – Junior faculty and research staff
Host: KT Canada
Co-hosts: Health Research BC, Knowledge Translation Program, Unity Health Toronto, Simon Fraser University Knowledge Mobilization Hub, University of British Columbia Knowledge Exchange Unit