| Letters of Intent were due Tuesday, November 6, 2018, by 5:00 p.m. ET. Those selected to submit a full application will be notified by Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Full applications will be due Tuesday, February 12, 2019, by 5:00 p.m. ET. |
In this PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA), PCORI aims to fund studies that address high-priority methodological gaps in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) PCOR and comparative effectiveness research (CER).
To Apply for this Opportunity
- Read the full funding announcement
- Follow the process outlined in the Application Guidelines
- Submit a Letter of Intent
- Submit an application (if invited)
Applicant Resources
Write Your LOI
- Methods PFA
- Methods Application Guidelines
- Methods LOI Template
- Sample Methods LOI Template
- Applicant FAQs
- Methods FAQs
- PCORI Online: Pre-Award User Guide for Research Awards
- Tips for Preparing a Responsive Letter of Intent (LOI)
Submit Your Application
- Methods PFA
- Methods Application Guidelines
- Methods Application Checklist
- Applicant FAQs
- Methods PFA FAQs
- PCORI Online: Pre-Award User Guide for Research Awards
Required Application Templates
- People and Places Template
- Leadership Plan Template (Only required if proposed project is dual-PI)
- Methods Research Plan Template
- Methodology Standards Checklist (Updated October 10, 2018)
- Methods Milestones Template (Updated October 10, 2018)
- Subcontractor Detailed Budget Template
- Budget Justification Template
- Letters of Support Table
If you are Resubmitting Your Application
Additional Applicant Resources
- PCORI Methodology Report and Standards
- Sample Methods Engagement Plans
- Engagement Rubric
- Engagement in Research
- Compensation Framework
- Budgeting for Engagement Activities
- Sample Engagement Plans
- Standard Contract for Funded Research Projects
- Cost Principles: Description of Allowable Direct Costs under a PCORI Award
- Glossary
- PCORI Merit Review Criteria
- Policy on Submission of Research Contract Applications