Membership Program

Journal of Implementation Science

Join a distinguished global community of researchers and practitioners bridging the gap between evidence-based research and real-world practice. Advance the science of translating knowledge into sustainable healthcare improvements, quality initiatives, behavior change programs, and policy implementation worldwide across diverse organizational contexts.

45% APC Savings

100+ Global Index

24/7 Open Access

Implementation

Research Evidence

Real-World Practice

Member Benefits

Why Join Our Implementation Research Community?

The Journal of Implementation Science provides exclusive membership advantages to researchers, practitioners, healthcare administrators, and policymakers dedicated to advancing the science of translating evidence into sustainable practice improvements that transform healthcare delivery systems worldwide.

Reduced Publication Costs

Members receive up to 45% discount on Article Processing Charges, making implementation science research publication financially accessible to researchers, practitioners, and healthcare organizations worldwide regardless of funding constraints.

Unlimited Submissions

Submit unlimited manuscripts annually with rigorous peer review from leading implementation scientists and quality improvement experts ensuring the highest scientific standards for every published study and framework.

Global Visibility

Your implementation research reaches healthcare systems, policymakers, quality improvement teams, and practitioners worldwide through our comprehensive global indexing network, maximizing your real-world impact and driving practice change.

Professional Recognition

Receive an official membership certificate recognizing your valuable commitment to advancing implementation science and knowledge translation, suitable for professional portfolios, grant applications, and academic credentials.

Membership Options

Choose Your Membership

Flexible membership options carefully designed for implementation researchers, healthcare practitioners, knowledge translation specialists, institutions, and policy organizations at every career stage seeking to advance evidence-based practice improvements across diverse settings.

Individual Researcher

Student Membership

Early Career

Perfect for graduate students and trainees in implementation science, health services research, or public health. Submit a recommendation letter from your supervisor to unlock publishing privileges and establish your academic portfolio.

Unlimited publications Student certificate Career foundation

1 Year

$3,200 $2,080 Save 35%

2 Years

$3,700 $2,405 Save 35%

Institutional

Research Centers

Empower your university, healthcare system, or research institute to support implementation science research. Enable multiple affiliated researchers to publish under a single institutional agreement.

Duration	Investment	Benefit
1 Year	$9,500	20 manuscripts APC waiver
2 Years	$11,500	30 manuscripts APC waiver

Corporate/Industry

Private Sector

Strategically designed for healthcare consulting firms, health technology companies, policy organizations, and enterprises developing evidence-based implementation strategies and quality improvement programs.

10-15 articles/year Corporate recognition Special issue invitations

1 Year

$5,600 $3,640 Save 35%

2 Years

$6,500 $4,225 Save 35%

Getting Started

How to Apply

Begin your membership journey with these simple steps and start publishing your groundbreaking implementation science research to our global audience.

Select Your Plan

Choose the membership tier that best aligns with your implementation research needs and career stage in translational science.

Submit Application

Email [email protected] with your name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, and preferred journal.

Start Publishing

Receive your membership certificate and credentials, then begin submitting your implementation research to our global audience.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What research areas does the Journal cover?

The Journal welcomes original research, reviews, and case studies covering implementation frameworks and theories, knowledge translation strategies, dissemination research methodologies, quality improvement science, healthcare system transformation, sustainability of evidence-based interventions, de-implementation research, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation methodologies across diverse settings.

Can I upgrade my membership tier during the subscription?

Yes, members can upgrade their tier at any time during their active subscription period. Contact our dedicated membership services team to discuss transitioning between individual, student, institutional, or corporate memberships based on your evolving research needs. Upgrade fees are prorated based on remaining subscription time to ensure fair and equitable value.

What is the average peer review timeline?

Our rigorous peer review process typically completes within 4-6 weeks, with members receiving priority processing for expedited publication. Our distinguished editorial board of implementation scientists and health services researchers ensures thorough scientific evaluation while maintaining efficient turnaround times and providing constructive feedback.

Does the Journal accept quality improvement studies?

Absolutely. We particularly encourage well-designed quality improvement research with clear implementation outcomes. This includes studies on practice change interventions, clinical workflow optimization, evidence-based guideline adoption, sustainability assessment, scaling strategies, and real-world effectiveness evaluations in healthcare settings.

How does open access benefit implementation research?

Open access ensures your implementation science research is freely available to practitioners, healthcare administrators, policymakers, and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers. This significantly increases citation potential, facilitates rapid knowledge translation, promotes global collaboration, and accelerates the adoption of evidence-based practices.

What manuscript types are accepted?

We accept original research articles, systematic reviews, protocol papers, implementation case studies, theoretical frameworks, commentary articles, and methodological papers. Special thematic issues may focus on specific topics such as digital health implementation, global health delivery, or de-implementation strategies for low-value healthcare practices.

What support services are available to members?

Members receive access to premium language editing and manuscript formatting services ensuring publication-ready submissions meeting international scientific standards. Our editorial team provides comprehensive guidance on manuscript structure, data presentation, and figure preparation. Members also benefit from expedited customer service response times.

Are multi-site implementation studies accepted?

Yes, we welcome multi-site and multi-context implementation studies that examine how interventions work across different healthcare settings, populations, and organizational contexts. These comparative implementation studies provide valuable insights into contextual factors and adaptation strategies for scaling evidence-based interventions effectively.

Membership Renewal Guidelines

Timely Renewal: Renew before expiration to ensure uninterrupted access to all membership benefits and publishing privileges.

Renewal Discount: Existing members receive a 10% discount on renewal fees when renewing before the current agreement expires.

Continuous Access: Early renewal ensures uninterrupted access to expedited review, APC discounts, and all premium services.

Deadline Notice: Unused benefits do not carry over for expired memberships. Plan your renewal in advance for continued access.

Ready to Bridge Research and Practice?

Join the global community of implementation scientists making evidence work in the real world. Choose your preferred submission method and start publishing today.

Submit via ManuscriptZone OR Simple Manuscript Submission

For membership inquiries: [email protected]