Fellows & Alumni – Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Overview

The Implementation Research Institute (IRI) is distinguished by its community of fellows and alumni who represent the next generation of leaders in implementation science. Each year, a select group of early to mid-career investigators is admitted into the IRI fellowship through a rigorous, competitive process.

During their two-year fellowship, participants receive advanced training, individualized mentorship, and opportunities for scholarly collaboration. Upon completion, fellows join a growing network of alumni who continue to contribute to the advancement of mental health research, policy, and practice.

Current Fellows

Our current fellows are actively engaged in pioneering research projects across diverse settings. Their work spans topics such as the dissemination of evidence-based interventions, health equity in mental health services, and the development of implementation frameworks and methodologies.

Alumni Network

Since its inception, IRI has trained a substantial number of fellows who have gone on to establish independent research programs, secure major funding, publish influential scholarship, and assume leadership roles in academia, health systems, and government.

Alumni collectively form a robust national network of implementation scientists whose work continues to strengthen the field and improve the delivery of evidence-based mental health care.

Alumni Impact

The influence of IRI alumni extends across multiple domains:

• Research: Publication of seminal studies that advance implementation science theory and methods.

• Policy: Contributions to shaping mental health policy at national and state levels.

• Practice: Development and evaluation of implementation strategies that improve care in diverse service systems.

• Mentorship: Many alumni now serve as mentors, further extending the reach of IRI’s mission.