TIGER aims to provide participants with thorough grounding in conducting dissemination and implementation science research within specific focus areas of genomics, genomic medicine, and precision public health.
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Applications CLOSED
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Term: July 9 - Sep. 11, 2026
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10-Week Program
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Online Course: 10-Weeks
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In-person Training: 2 Days
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Spots Available: 32
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Cost: Free
At a Glance
Program Overview
The TIGER program is an 10-week hybrid training offered at no cost to 32 participants annually. It includes self-guided online modules with asynchronous content, weekly office hours, and a mandatory 2-day in-person workshop.
*Participants will receive a stipend to cover travel for the in-person training.
Application
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, applicant must be:
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A trainee, post-doctoral scholar, practitioner, or researcher at a United States Academic Institution
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Actively engaged in genomics research or practice
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Available to participate in the entirety of the TIGER curriculum (10 weeks online, 2 days in-person)
To apply for the Summer 2026 Cohort, please submit the application by May 15th, 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
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Current curriculum vitae
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Page limit: 5 pages
Statement of Interest
Includes:-
Scientific and career goals
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Relevant past training and research experience
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How participation in TIGER will advance career development
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Statement of support and mentorship from the home institution
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Page limit: 2 pages
Research Plan
Includes:-
Project title
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Specific aims (1 page)
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Abbreviated research strategy (2 pages)
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Bibliography (no page limit)
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Page limit: 3+ pages (excluding bibliography)
Letter of Support-
Letter from a mentor at the home institution demonstrating ability to participate in the training
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Page limit: 2 pages
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8-week self-guided online course.
Participants gain a foundation in dissemination and implementation (D&I) science research as applied to genomics, genomic medicine, and precision public health, through interactive modules, assigned readings, and weekly office hours.
Dates:
July 9th - September 03, 2026
To accompany the facilitated self-guided training and solidify concepts for trainees to move to the next steps in their D&I research in genomics and precision public health.
Participants focus on practical application of D&I methods, collaboration with peers and mentors, and deepening understanding of intervention fidelity, adaptation, and outcome measurement.
Dates:
September 10 - September 11, 2026
2026 Venue:
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UNC Friday Center
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Address: 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
8:45 am – 9:30 am
Check-In & Networking
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Welcome and Introduction to TIGER
Program Co-Directors: Dr. Caitlin Allen & Dr. Megan Roberts
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ice breaker & Introductions
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Break #1 & Networking
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Invited Presentation: Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jason Vassy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Welcome back and run of show: afternoon
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Small group Breakouts #1
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Group Exercise: Card Sort Exercise
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break #2 & Networking
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Small Group Breakouts #2
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Adjourn Day 1
8:15 am – 8:30 am
Check-in, Networking, and Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:15 am
Current Funding Landscape in Genomics
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Fishbowl Activity: What Make a Good Implementation Science Grant
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Small Group Breakout #3
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Emergent Topics in Implementation Science and Genomics
Using AI to enhance implementation mapping for strategy and framework selection
Dr. Caitlin Allen and Dr. Deborah Cragun
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Emergent Topics in Implementation Science and Genomics
Codesign and Implementation Science
Leslie deRosset, MSPH, MPH
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Working Lunch: Building Capacity at Your Institution & Takeaways, debrief, revisions, remaining questions, and evaluation
Meet the Faculty
Learn from a distinguished team of nationally recognized leaders at the forefront of genomic medicine and precision public health.
Our faculty members bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world practice, providing the expert mentorship and thought leadership necessary to drive the future of implementation science.
