We are pleased to announce the KT Canada Summer Institute to be held in Toronto from August 18 to 20, 2009. The purpose of this Summer Institute is to provide 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 provide participants with the opportunity to network with colleagues and national and international mentors. The theme of the Institute is "Exploring the Knowledge to Action Framework".

The Summer Institute is aimed at graduate students, post-doctoral and clinical fellows who study issues relevant to knowledge translation and those who want to learn more about how to advance their research skills in this area. We encourage applications from trainees working in a wide range of disciplines that span all of CIHR's research themes (biomedical, clinical, health services, and population health). Preference will be given to doctoral and post-doctoral students/fellows, with a limited number of spaces available for Masters-level students who are in their final year of study.

This event is being sponsored by KT Canada which is a Clinical Research Initiative funded by the CIHR and Canadian Foundation for Innovation. KT Canada is under the leadership of Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw (PI) and Dr. Sharon Straus (Co-PI). It was launched in 2008 and members include more than 60 colleagues from 6 universities in Canada. Members of KT Canada also hosted the 2008 CIHR-sponsored KT Summer Institute. Interested candidates are encouraged to read the article written by past participants which was recently published in Implementation Science.

Summer Institute Objectives

The objectives of the 2009 KT Summer Institute are to:

1. Explore the challenges of planning and completing KT research
2. Gain better understanding of the research gaps in the KT field
3. Explore the knowledge to action framework, its role in advancing the science of KT and some research gaps within this framework
4. Investigate the contribution of different disciplinary and methodological approaches for KT research within the knowledge to action framework
5. Network with other young researchers interested in KT research and KT as well as with mentors experienced in the science and practice of KT
6. Experience a supportive training environment that is respectful of the perspectives, tools and approaches of all disciplines.

Format

The Summer Institute will include a mixture of small and large group sessions and will focus on active learning strategies. Mentorship opportunities will be available through formal and informal meet the professor sessions as well as peer to peer networking.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status
2. Be enrolled in a graduate program or hold a postdoctoral/clinical fellowship at a Canadian university. Preference will be given to PhD and postdoctoral students. Masters students may be considered if they are in the final stages of their Masters degrees, have completed their research projects and analyses, and are writing their theses.
3. Be committed to attend the entire Summer Institute. All participants will arrive at the venue by the evening August 17 and will depart in the afternoon of August 20.
4. Not attended the previous CIHR-sponsored KT Summer Institute (2008).

Expenses

The Summer Institute will cover the following costs:

1. Accommodation for 3 nights at the venue including August 17, 18, 19, 2009.
2. Meals including breakfast, lunch, 2 breaks on August 18-20 and dinner on August 19.
3. Travel expenses for lowest economy flight up to $500 will be included. Candidates are encouraged to obtain additional funding (if needed) from their supervisor or other sources.

Participants will be responsible for transportation and expenses beyond those outlined above.

Application

Please complete the application form and send it by email or fax, along with a copy of your CV and send to Desiree Chanderbhan on or before July 7, 2009.

Desiree Chanderbhan
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond Street
Shuter 2-026
Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Fax: 416-864-5805
Email: chanderbhand@smh.toronto.on.ca

Selection Procedure

An application review committee will select up to 30 students, based upon eligibility criteria, including research interests, range of disciplinary backgrounds, academic qualifications, complete application information, and geographical distribution. Applicants will be contacted as to whether or not they are accepted on or before July 21 2009.

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Application Form

• Applicant Name
• Contact Address
• Email Address
• Tel
• Fax
• Current Academic Institution
• Current level of training:
  • MSc
  • PhD
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship
• Citizenship:
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
• Supervisor's Name
• Supervisor's Title

I confirm that all information provided in this application is accurate and if chosen, I agree to attend the entire Summer Institute from August 18 to 20, 2009.

• Signature of applicant
• Date

Please complete:

1. Use up to 8 key phrases to describe your research areas of interest
2. Use up to 8 key phrases to describe your research methodologies of interest
3. Write a brief description (maximum of 300 words) describing your current research projects or plans, and how KT and/or KT research is embedded within them
4. Write a brief description (maximum 500 words) of your expectations of the Summer Institute and how the experience fits with direction of your studies or career path
5. Please outline (maximum 500 words) any voluntary, work or practice experience that you have that would be relevant for understanding why you wish to attend our Summer Institute and the experiences that you bring with you.