Enhance your capacity to design and implement research that improves access to effective health interventions, particularly for diseases of poverty such as malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and other infectious diseases.
Course Details
- Course Period: 6 April – 1 June 2026
- Registration Deadline: 3 April 2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Modules: 5 structured modules
- Cost: FREE
Course Overview
Implementation Research (IR) focuses on identifying and addressing bottlenecks that limit the uptake of effective public health interventions. It supports the development of practical strategies to ensure interventions reach target populations and achieve intended outcomes. This includes overcoming barriers to the adoption of drugs, diagnostics, and preventive measures for conditions such as malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and other infectious diseases.
This MOOC provides structured, step-by-step training on designing robust IR projects. Participants will learn to:
- Identify implementation challenges in diverse health settings
- Assess the suitability of existing interventions
- Develop and refine implementation strategies with stakeholders
- Formulate relevant IR questions
- Design and evaluate research projects
- Plan for scaling up effective interventions
What You Will Gain
- Access to 26 instructional videos delivered by 12 international speakers
- Insights and practical guidance from 26 research experts across 16 countries
- Foundational knowledge and applied skills in implementation research design
Participation Benefits
- Certificate of completion upon successful fulfilment of course requirements
- Engagement in moderated discussion forums with global IR experts
- Open to all participants; no prior technical or scientific background required (health-related experience is advantageous)
Participation Information
- Free enrolment
- Certificate of completion available
- Language: English (with subtitles in English, French, and Spanish)
- Estimated effort: 2.5 hours per week
- Interactive discussion forums available for peer and expert engagement
Eligibility
- Open to all participants
- No technical or scientific background required (health background is advantageous)
Registration
Secure your place via the following link:
https://app.tdrmooc.org/authoring/course/course-v1:TDR+IR101en+2026_Apr_WPR
This course represents a practical entry point into implementation research, with relevance for strengthening programme delivery and health system performance. Continued participation in such initiatives can contribute to building a more responsive and evidence-driven public health workforce.
