We are pleased to announce the Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada Summer Institute to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, from June 8-10, 2026. It’s being held at the University of Ottawa.

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.

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.

Many more details to come. Email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.

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Additional facilitators and speakers TBD. Bios coming soon. 

Dr. Melissa Brouwers (University of Ottawa)

Dr. Janet Curran (Dalhousie University)

Dr. Maoliosa Donald (University of Calgary)

Dr. Tara Elton-Marshall (University of Ottawa)

Dr. Christine Fahim (Knowledge Translation Program)

Dr. Stuart Nicholls (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute)

Dr. Justin Presseau (Ottawa Hospital Research Institute)

Dr. Dawn Stacey (University of Ottawa)

Before you apply – please read.

The application window will open at 12:00pm Eastern time on January 19^th. The deadline for this application is February 9, 2026, 11:59PM Eastern time. Please note that applications submitted after this time will not be downloaded.

New this year: There will be two streams or “tracks” for Summer Institute participants. Descriptions of the two tracks follow.

Track 1: Applying implementation science in Practice

Description: Track 1 is designed to provide a grounding and training in foundational steps applying the tools of KT and implementation science in practice. Track 1 is especially well-suited to applicants who are relatively new to KT and implementation science in their training and/or those in roles and positions that need to implement evidence-based practices.

Track 2: Advancing the science of implementation

Description: Track 2 is designed to provide attendees an opportunity to identify and discuss how to address conceptual and methodological gaps in the field of implementation science and develop grant-writing skills for implementation science projects to advance the field. Track 2 is especially well suited for applicants who are researchers or trainees with an interest advancing the science of knowledge translation.

Items to submit for Track 1:

Please submit:

• • Support letter from one referee. The letter should highlight that your research area is linked to KT. It should illustrate how you were involved in the work, what you hope to learn at the summer institute, and how the summer institute will support your career. The referee should send their letter of support directly to Meghan Storey (Storey@unityhealth.to) before the deadline: using the subject heading: Summer Institute support letter & applicant last name.
  • An abstract for your research project. This abstract can describe a project that is in progress or has been completed. The abstract should speak to the dissemination or implementation of evidence with or without advancement of KT science, methods or theories.

-Abstracts should include the following headings:

-For those with results: Background, Methods, Results and Discussion/ Conclusions

-For those without results: Background, Methods, Planned Analysis, Expected Outcomes.

-Title and authors.

-Max 300 words.

• • A description of your current research interests and how they relate to knowledge translation and knowledge translation research (max 200 words).
  • A description of your expectations for the summer institute and how attending would support your career goals (max 200 words).
  • CV (any format is acceptable; CV should include your work and academic experience, research publications, presentations, grant and award funding, and any relevant KT work or involvement).

Items to submit for Track 2:

Please submit:

• Support letter from one referee. The letter should highlight that your research area is linked to KT. It should illustrate how you were involved in the work, what you hope to learn at the summer institute, and how the summer institute will support your career. The referee should send their letter of support directly to Meghan Storey (Storey@unityhealth.to) before the deadline: using the subject heading: Summer Institute support letter & applicant last name.
• An abstract for your research project. This abstract can describe a project that is in progress or has been completed. The abstract should depict an implementation science research proposal or idea that you would like to develop during the summer institute. Please describe the research objective or evidence-based practice that you want to implement; the planned methods and analysis plan; and anticipated results and impact.

-Abstracts with results should include: Background, Methods, Results and Discussion/ Conclusions.

-Title and authors.

-Max 300 words.

• A description of your current research interests and experience and how they relate to KT. Please include a description of your career goals, your expectations for the summer institute and what you hope to learn/achieve during the summer institute (max 300 words).
• CV (any format is acceptable; CV should include your work and academic experience, research publications, presentations, grant and award funding, and any relevant KT work or involvement).

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We extend a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners!

See what past Summer Institute participants are saying:

• “I really liked the engagement with other trainees and faculty members. It was a very collaborative experience.“
• “I think the institute was structured very well. There was a good variety of lectures, workshops, and breaks. I never felt too overwhelmed or fatigued. The content was directly relevant to me and my work in patient engagement.“
• Ellen Wang – “Growing understanding of knowledge translation practice and research“

The full program will be posted in May 2026.