KT Challenge

Program Lead: Perla Araiza

BC Cancer is delighted to partner with Providence Health Care, Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, and Northern Health on the Knowledge Translation Challenge program.

Want to learn how to use evidence to improve health care in real life? Or have you identified a need for practice improvement?

Your knowledge translation (KT) project will help you integrate evidence into best practices. Knowledge Translation (KT) is the art and science of moving evidence into health care policy and practice. The KT Challenge is designed to support teams of clinicians who may not have much KT expertise, but are responsible for moving evidence into practice.

Applications for the 2025 KT Challenge Cohort are now closed. The next intake for the 2026 cohort will be in September 2025

More about the KT Challenge The KT Challenge will: Support BC Cancer staff who do not have knowledge translation experience Help design your own KT project Provide easy access to KT resources, mentorship and funding How Can I Participate? The KT Challenge is designed to support teams of point-of-care staff and clinicians who may not have much KT expertise, but are responsible for moving evidence into practice. To participate: Review the KT Challenge guidelines and KT Challenge timeline. Form a team of 2 or more people. Teams can be inter-professional. At least one member has to be a point-of-care staff. Designate a team leader (must be 0.5 FTE or greater, employed at BC Cancer for a minimum of one year). Complete and submit the letter of intent by October 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM For more information contact us at research.kt@bccancer.bc.ca

Knowledge Translation Documents BC Cancer Knowledge Translation Challenge Guidelines BC Cancer Knowledge Translation Challenge Timeline BC Cancer Knowledge Translation Challenge Letter Of Intent BC Cancer Knowledge Translation Challenge Application Form Instructions BC Cancer Knowledge Translation Challenge Application Form

2025 Knowledge Translation Info Session
Thank you to those who attended our 2025 KT Challenge Info Session! If you missed our info session or wish to revisit some of the content presented, you can find the PowerPoint Slides Here The session has been recorded (See Below):		The action behind intention: Celebrating 2022 Graduating Knowledge Translation Teams

What does a KT Challenge Project Look Like?

2024 KT Challenge Integrating Caregivers into care teams for Autologous Multiple Myeloma Outpatient Transplants in the Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program of BC		2023 KT Challenge Integrating Hand Grip Strength (HGS) Measurement into Nutrition Assessment for Adults Receiving Treatment for Head and Neck (HN) Cancer Priming Practice: Drug Versus Diluent Priming of IV Lines

2022 KT Challenge Enteral feeding discussion aid for patients with head and neck cancer on dual-modality treatments Show me the evidence - nursing practices and policy at BC Cancer		See other examples of KT Challenge projects funded by Vancouver Coastal Health here

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you develop your KT plan, three workshops will be held with one in December 2024, January 23, and February 27 in 2025.

What will the KT Challenge funding cover and what will it not cover?

Funds are available for use after the ethics application has been approved (if required). Eligible expenses include: staff time to work on the project; salaries for research assistants, transcription costs; consultant fees for data analysis; purchase of small equipment (less than $100 usually); office supplies; software licenses, and survey licenses. Teams must include a detailed budget when they write their full proposal for funding. Details about budget development will be made available to teams.

What will be expected of participants?

Applicants will find team members and complete a short LOI form. If your application is accepted, you are expected to attend three virtual KT skills workshops, participate in an online community of learners, and write a five-page proposal for funding, with support from a KT mentor. Teams whose projects are selected will be supported with funds and a mentor to conduct their projects over a 2-year period. Team leaders and members will be required to complete the online KT Challenge evaluation surveys.

What is the expectation of funded teams with regard to sharing their findings?

Each funded team will be asked to write a brief report to the KT Challenge Advisory Committee on their learnings and achievements.

How do I know if my project is better suited for the KT Challenge vs the Practice-Based Research Challenge?

If you are unsure which challenge is the best fit for your project, check out the RC Vs KTC Tree. If you still have questions please email research.kt@bccancer.bc.ca

More about the KT Challenge

How Can I Participate?

Knowledge Translation Documents

2025 Knowledge Translation Info Session

What does a KT Challenge Project Look Like?

Frequently Asked Questions

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