# Mentored Education for Dissemination and Implementation Science IS2 Program

> **NIH NIH R25** · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $81,184

## Abstract

Abstract
This is an application for an administrative supplement to increase the number of diabetes investigators who
can receive mentored training in dissemination and implementation (D&I) science as part of the Institute for
Implementation Science Scholars, or IS-2 (R25DK123008). This application responds to: a) the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases strategic planning process, which seeks to advance
D&I research to identify, adapt, scale-up, and integrate evidence-based interventions in diverse settings and
populations; and b) a recent review by the American Diabetes Association, which cites the need for D&I
science to address diabetes inequities. However, there are few D&I training programs and most seek to
enhance D&I training in specific disease areas (e.g. cancer, heart disease, mental health). To our knowledge,
there are no programs that train investigators exclusively in the D&I of diabetes research.
 This administrative supplement will increase the number of diabetes investigators who can receive
mentored training in D&I science through IS-2, a two-year mentored program designed to train researchers in
D&I science to promote health equity in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. IS-2 offers an
annual 5-day course (either in person or virtual depending on public health conditions), combined with ongoing
mentorship and networking with scholars and faculty to enhance D&I learning and research. IS-2 also offers an
excellent opportunity to leverage resources in expanding the D&I research training and career development of
diabetes investigators, promoting a talented and diverse workforce. The specific aims of this application are to:
 1) Add an additional 12 IS-2 scholars (6 per cohort in years 2 and 3), who are pursuing the D&I of
diabetes research to eliminate disparities and promote health equity. To accomplish this, we will: a) Recruit a
high-quality pool of early to mid-career scientists conducting diabetes research; b) Recruit 5 additional expert
faculty to support the scholars pursuing the D&I of diabetes research; c) Train and match faculty mentors with
these scholars to foster mentoring in D&I diabetes research; d) Train IS-2 diabetes scholars through an annual
course, webinars, and networking; and e) Evaluate career progress of IS-2 diabetes scholars in D&I research.
 2) Support IS-2 diabetes scholars in D&I capacity building activities at their institutions. To accomplish
this, we will work with the IS-2 diabetes scholars to: a) Develop an IS-2 train-the-trainer module addressing
diabetes research; and b) Disseminate the module to diabetes centers, researchers, and community partners.
 This administrative supplement to the IS-2 program will build a vibrant network of diabetes scholars
trained in D&I science and advance the next generation of leaders in diabetes research, resulting not only in
academic impact but also in real-world effects on practice and policy.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10321751
- **Project number:** 3R25DK123008-02S1
- **Recipient organization:** WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Ross C Brownson
- **Activity code:** R25 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $81,184
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2021-01-01 → 2023-12-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10321751

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10321751, Mentored Education for Dissemination and Implementation Science IS2 Program (3R25DK123008-02S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10321751. Licensed CC0.

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