WHO research resources
This section of the resource library brings together core implementation research tools, guidance, and platforms developed or endorsed by the World Health Organization.
It includes practical toolkits, global research standards, and multilingual resources to support capacity building and applied implementation efforts in public health.
WHO TDR: MOOC on implementation research
A free online course introducing the principles and methods of implementation research for infectious diseases of poverty.
WHO TDR: implementation research toolkit
A practical toolkit to support the design, planning, and conduct of implementation research in diverse global health contexts.
WHO: guide to implementation research for NCDs (2016)
Guidance on conducting implementation research to strengthen noncommunicable disease prevention and control programs.
AHPSR: implementation research platform
A global hub from the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research to connect and share knowledge in implementation research.
WHO/AHPSR: practical guide to implementation research (2013)
A foundational guide outlining practical steps and methodologies for planning and conducting implementation research.
Training course on ethics in implementation research
A six-module course developed by TDR and WHO’s Global Health Ethics team, exploring ethical considerations in implementation research through case studies and interactive activities.
WHO digital publications
The official WHO platform providing access to reports, guidelines, journals, and data resources for global health professionals and researchers.