We are excited to invite you to the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Implementation Research (IR) 2025, hosted by the Tropical Disease Research Regional Training Centre, Western Pacific Region (TDR-RTC-WPR).

This FREE online course runs from 21st April to 16th June 2025 and is a collaborative initiative by:

Universiti Malaya (UM)
Institute for Health Systems Research (IHSR)
United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH)

Why Learn Implementation Research (IR)?

Implementation Research (IR) helps bridge the gap between public health interventions and real-world impact.

This course equips you with the tools to:

Identify challenges in diverse health settings
Assess the effectiveness of existing strategies
Develop and refine new interventions
Work with communities and stakeholders
Design robust IR research projects
Evaluate outcomes and scale up implementation

IR is critical for overcoming barriers to adopting drugs, diagnostics, and preventive measures for diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and other infectious diseases.

What to Expect?

This step-by-step MOOC provides expert guidance from leading global researchers. You will gain practical insights through structured lessons that will enhance your ability to develop and implement effective health solutions.

No cost – 100% free
No technical or scientific background is required (though a health background is beneficial)
Open to all – anyone can join!
Certificate of completion provided