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Rigorous projects and grants integrating human-centered design and implementation science: 8 tips for success.
Tricia Aung1,2, Katie P Osterhage3, Andrea K Graham4
1Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. taung@uw.edu.
Implementation Science Communications
|July 11, 2026
Summary
Integrating human-centered design (HCD) and implementation science (IS) can improve health interventions. This guide offers tips for designing studies and writing successful grant proposals that combine HCD and IS approaches.
Area of Science:
- Health services research
- Implementation science
- Human-centered design
Background:
- Human-centered design (HCD) and implementation science (IS) offer complementary strengths for health interventions.
- Integrating HCD and IS presents challenges for study design and funding proposals.
- Existing guidelines do not address the unique needs of integrating HCD and IS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on designing rigorous studies that integrate HCD and IS.
- To offer recommendations for effective proposal writing to secure funding for HCD and IS research.
- To support researchers and funders in developing and evaluating integrated projects.
Main Methods:
- Drawing from practical experience in leading, supporting, and reviewing funded and unfunded projects.
- Synthesizing lessons learned from mental health and behavioral health domains in the United States.
- Adapting findings for global applicability across various health sectors.
Main Results:
- Identification of challenges in integrating HCD's iterative nature with IS requirements.
- Development of practical tips for study design and proposal writing.
- Guidance applicable to researchers, funders, and project evaluators.
Conclusions:
- There is significant potential for innovative health research by integrating HCD and IS.
- Rigorous study design and effective funding proposals are crucial for realizing this potential.
- This guidance aims to advance research that successfully leverages both HCD and IS approaches.
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