Do you have a D&I project, aim, or proposal in the works – or an idea for one?

Bootcamp is designed to sharpen your thinking, increase your chances of funding, and enhance the effectiveness of your work in the implementation science realm. Teams meet 1:1 with leading experts in the field for targeted, actionable feedback.

Accepted teams will have the opportunity to network over lunch, consult with D&I experts, and attend the Enola Proctor Lecture with Dr. Beth McGinty of Weill Cornell Medical College.

Who can participate

WashU-led research teams of up to 4 can participate in Bootcamp. Teams are welcome to include external collaborators.

We welcome plans for a range of proposals and projects – from paper ideas to pilot studies to NIH mechanisms (R01, R03, R21, R34, R56, K01, U01) to PCORI & foundation funding – & beyond. You do not need to identify as an implementation scientist to participate. We especially encourage those who are new to the field to join, including students!

Submit a concept paper by Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (CST).

Each year, the Enola Proctor Lecture kicks off Bootcamp and is open to all. Join us for this year’s lecture with Dr. Beth McGinty of Weill Cornell Medical College who will discuss Policy Implementation Research: Progress and Prospects.

This lecture is free and open to the public. It will take place in person in the Clark Fox Forum (limited seating) on the WashU Danforth Campus and virtually via Zoom webinar.

Registration is required.

For more information, see the event webpage. 

Questions?

Contact Stacey McCrary at stacey.mccrary@wustl.edu.