Researchers, public health professionals, academics and postgraduate students can enrol in a free online Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Implementation Research, organised by the World Health Organization’s Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), through its Eastern Mediterranean Regional Training Centre. The course is designed to help participants understand how proven interventions can be translated into real-world practice. It explores how to identify barriers to implementation, engage relevant stakeholders, evaluate implementation strategies and scale up approaches that demonstrate results. Running from October 19 to December 15, 2026, the course provides an opportunity for learners to strengthen their research skills and understand how evidence-based solutions can be adopted and implemented in practical settings. Registration is free, and a certificate is available upon successful completion. About the WHO/TDR Implementation Research Course Implementation research examines how evidence-based interventions, policies and practices can be integrated into real-world settings. Rather than focusing exclusively on whether an intervention works, it investigates how, why and under what circumstances it can be successfully adopted and sustained. The WHO/TDR course focuses on public health, where implementation research can help bridge the gap between scientific evidence and practical health interventions. However, the underlying methods may also interest researchers working in other applied disciplines, particularly those studying how evidence-based solutions are adopted, implemented and scaled in different communities and institutional settings. What Will Participants Learn? The course introduces key concepts and approaches used in implementation research, including: Identifying implementation barriers: Understanding the factors that prevent proven interventions from being adopted in practice. Engaging stakeholders: Recognising the importance of involving relevant groups in the implementation process. Evaluating implementation: Examining how implementation strategies perform in real-world settings. Scaling effective interventions: Understanding approaches for expanding successful interventions to reach wider populations. Bridging research and practice: Exploring how research evidence can inform practical decisions and improve the delivery of interventions. These topics can help participants develop a clearer understanding of the practical challenges involved in translating research findings into action. Who Should Enrol? The course may be relevant to: Public health researchers and practitioners. University lecturers and academics. Postgraduate students and early-career researchers. Monitoring, evaluation and research professionals. Development practitioners interested in evidence-based programming. Researchers investigating how interventions are adopted and implemented in real-world settings. Although the course is centred on public health, researchers from other applied research fields may also find its implementation methods useful. Prospective participants should consult the official course page for any specific eligibility requirements, language requirements or technical prerequisites. Course Benefits Participants can access the course online without paying a registration fee, making it an opportunity for researchers and professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of implementation research. Key details include: Course fee: Free. Format: Online Massive Open Online Course. Course dates: October 19–December 15, 2026. Certificate: Available upon successful completion. Organiser: TDR’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Training Centre. The announcement does not specify the weekly study commitment or assessment format. Participants should check the official course information for further details. How to Register Interested learners should visit the official WHO/TDR course platform, review the course information and complete the online registration process. Registration deadline: October 23, 2026. Because the course begins on October 19, prospective participants should check the platform promptly to confirm that registration remains open and that enrolment is still possible. Application and Registration Deadline The stated registration deadline is October 23, 2026, while the course runs until December 15, 2026. Applicants should confirm the current registration status and course requirements directly through the official provider. 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