Call for Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program 2026 is open now !!!
AcademyHealth’s inaugural two-year Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program will train early- to mid-career researchers who want to use implementation science to accelerate change in real-world health care settings. Fellows will receive advanced training, expert mentorship, professional development opportunities, and hands-on experience conducting implementation science projects to enhance methodological and analytic skills and ultimately, increase the capacity of the applied implementation science workforce. Fellows will design and conduct applied implementation science research projects focused on real-world challenges in one of four therapeutic areas.
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With support from Amgen, AcademyHealth’s Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program aims to bridge the gap between evidence and practice by equipping researchers within health care delivery systems with the skills and knowledge to accelerate the translation and adoption of evidence in real-world settings. The fellowship trains early- to mid-career embedded researchers to apply implementation science in their research and practice through a suite of supports that prepare them to design, test, and scale evidence-based innovations that improve health outcomes.
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This program reflects AcademyHealth’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the embedded research workforce and aligns with our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan goal to Elevate the Profession by advancing professional development and implementation science.
AcademyHealth is the leading professional organization for the health services research and health policy communities. They connect evidence, policy, and practice to ensure research drives better health and health care for all. AcademyHealth supports the people behind the research, strengthens the systems that make it possible, and helps ensure evidence is used by those who need it most. Their work in implementation science, quality improvement, and practice transformation translates research into meaningful improvements in care and health outcomes.
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- Fellows will be provided a $150,000/year stipend to support fellow salary and select programmatic (e.g., conference travel and registration) and research project costs (e.g., research participant incentives, IRB review costs).
- Fellows will also benefit from access to an array of dissemination, visibility, and networking opportunities, to include:
- AcademyHealth Individual Membership
- Special panel and networking sessions at the Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation and Annual Research Meeting (ARM)
- Dissemination coaching and communications support, including opportunities to author blogs featured in the widely disseminated and read AcademyHealth Blog
- The fellowship will provide a solid scientific and real-world experiential foundation for IS that can be applied across a variety of clinical health topics.
Eligibilities
- Must have an advanced degree in a relevant health (e.g., M.D., D.O., PharmD, Nursing Ph.D.) or health services research (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., DrPH) related field.
- Must be currently employed by a health care delivery system (hospitals and clinics/practices) or similar setting that can commit to protecting the applicant’s time, if selected, to meet all program requirements during the fellowship period.
- Must be employed in a permanent position within their organization. Individuals holding time-limited roles (e.g., postdoctoral training positions) are not currently eligible to apply.
- Must have experience or interest in the following therapeutic areas:
- Bone health (i.e., osteoporosis)
- Severe uncontrolled asthma with or without associated COPD
- Thyroid eye disease
- IgG4-related conditions
- Must be based and legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship program. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Process
Applicants have to submit the following documents via Apply Now link :
- A completed Fellowship Application Form
- Brief proposal
- A statement of interest/essay
- High-level budget and accompanying budget justification
- Supporting documentation
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026 (26 Days Remaining)
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