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Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - Cycle 3 2016

In this PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA), we seek to fund projects to address gaps in methodological research relevant to conducting patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). The improvement of existing methods will benefit all stakeholders, including researchers planning investigations; policy makers weighing the value of healthcare interventions; and patients, clinicians, and caregivers facing healthcare decisions.

Letters of Intent (LOI) for this PFA were due September 14, 2016.
Those selected to submit a full application were notified by October 21, 2016.
Full applications were due December 19, 2016.
Key Information
Status 
Closed
Cycle 
Cycle 3 2016
Full Announcement 
PDF icon Improving Methods PFA (Cycle 3 2016)
Online System Opens 
August 15, 2016
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline
September 14, 2016
Application Deadline
December 19, 2016
Merit Review 
March 2017
Awards Announced 

August 15, 2017; 12:00 p.m. (ET)

Applicant Town Hall Session 

August 31, 2016; 1:30 p.m. (ET)
November 9, 2016: 1:30 p.m. (ET)

Earliest Start Date 
October 2017
Total Direct Costs 
$750,000
Funds Available Up To 
$12 million
Maximum Project Period 
3 years
Announcement Type 
Research Award

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  • Improving Methods PFA (Cycle 3 2016)
  • Improving Methods Application Guidelines (Cycle 3 2016)

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Meetings & Events

March 8
Engagement Awards 2021 Special Cycle -- Applicant Office Hours (One)
March 15
Priorities on the Health Horizon: Informing PCORI's Strategic Plan (Webinar)
March 15
PCORI Workshop on Methodologic Challenges in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research

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