Implementation Science Chairs

At a glance

• Within the Canadian health care system, approximately 44% of clinical practices are underused^{Footnote 1}
• On average, it takes approximately 17 years for research to reach clinical practice^{Footnote 2}
• CIHR-IHDCYH is investing $5 million in five Implementation Science Chairs to develop capacity within the field of human development, child, and youth health

The Implementation Science Chairs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health funding opportunity is a $5M investment to advance implementation science capacity in Canada and enhance career support among mid-career researchers, early-career researchers, and trainees. The Chairs funded through this initiative will use implementation science to overcome barriers and enhance the uptake and sustainability of evidence-based health solutions in practice and policy. Through strong partnerships, their research programs will create meaningful improvements in the health and health equity of children, youth, and their families.

The objectives were to:

• Build capacity in the current and next generation of Implementation Science researchers.
• Advance the field of Implementation Science in human development, child and youth health.
• Strengthen research excellence and ensure maximum research impact through research coproduction.

Read the full list of awardees and their project abstracts.

Date modified:

2025-09-29