Cycle 3 2026 -- Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Applicant Town Hall

Join PCORI for an information-rich webinar on the Cycle 3 2026 Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research PCORI Funding Announcement, which seeks to fund studies that address high-impact methodological gaps in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research.

During this 60-minute webinar, PCORI will walk you through:

• An overview of PCORI.
• Details of this funding announcement, including both programmatic and administrative requirements.
• Unique requirements for patient and stakeholder engagement.
• PCORI’s Merit Review process.
• The application process and eligibility criteria.
• Applicant resources PCORI offers, including ones specific to writing your LOI and submitting your application, in addition to required application templates.

Additionally, PCORI program officers will be on hand to answer your most pressing questions. This Town Hall is well-suited for health researchers and scientists, healthcare professionals, research directors, academic institutions and other members of the healthcare community.

Note: We encourage investigators interested in applying to this research PFA to reach out to us at pfa@pcori.org regarding your proposal to PCORI. Our program officers will be happy to respond or schedule a time to discuss.