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    Evidence Updates from PCORI-Funded Studies

    These updates capture highlights of findings from systematic reviews and our funded research studies.

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    Browse through a collection of journal publications that provides insights into PCORI-funded work.

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    Find out about projects based on the health conditions they focus on, the state they are in, and if they have results.

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    • Addressing Disparities
    • Arthritis
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    Featured Topic: Women's Health

    Learn more about the projects we support on conditions that specifically or more often affect women.

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    Engagement Tools and Resources for Research

    This searchable peer-to-peer repository includes resources that can inform future work in patient-centered outcomes research.

    Explore Engagement in Health Literature

    This tool enables searching for published articles about engagement in health research.

    Research Fundamentals: A New On-Demand Training

    It enables those new to health research or patient-centered research to learn more about the research process.

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    PCORI Funding Opportunities

    View and learn about the newly opened funding announcements and the upcoming PFAs in 2021.

    Tips for Submitting a Responsive LOI

    Find out what PCORI looks for in a letter of intent (LOI) along with other helpful tips.

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    These resources can help awardees in complying with the terms and conditions of their contract.

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    Meetings & Events

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    January 2021 Board of Governors Meeting

    The Board approved funding for a new research study relating to kidney health and a new funding allocation for PCORnet. Learn more

    Confronting COVID-19: A Webinar Series

    Learn more about the series and access recordings and summary reports of all six sessions.

    2020 PCORI Annual Meeting

    Watch recordings of all sessions, and view titles and descriptions of the posters presented at the virtual meeting.

Funding Opportunities

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Open Opportunities

Latest PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs)
  • Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 1 2021
  • Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 1 2021
  • Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 1 2021
  • Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 1 2021
  • Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 2 2021
  • Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 2 2021
  • Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 3 2021
  • Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 3 2021
PCORI Improves Funding Opportunities and Application Process for 2021
Learn more about the new PFAs, changes to the application process, and the pilot of a deferral option for applicants to the Broad and Methods PFAs.
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 1 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 2, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: May 4, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: up to $3 million (Small) - up to $5 million (Large) — Communication & Dissemination Research: up to $2 million
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 1 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 2, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: May 4, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award $10 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 1 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 2, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: May 4, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 1 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 26, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: April 6, 2021 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $1.5 million in total direct costs for Standard Implementation Projects, up to $4.5 million in total direct costs for Phased Implementation Projects, up to $300,000 in total costs for Dissemination Projects.
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 1, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: up to $3 million (Small) - up to $5 million (Large) — Communication & Dissemination Research: up to $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 1, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award $750,000
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 3 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 5, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: January 11, 2022 at 5pm ET
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: up to $3 million (Small) - up to $5 million (Large) — Communication & Dissemination Research: up to $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 3 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 5, 2021 at 5pm ET
Application: January 11, 2022 at 5pm ET
Research Award $750,000
Engagement Award: Capacity Building
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): October 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due January 11, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $250,000 (Direct + Indirect)
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): October 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due January 11, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $250,000 (Direct + Indirect)
Engagement Award: Stakeholder Convening Support
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): October 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due January 11, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $100,000 (Direct + Indirect)

Upcoming Opportunities

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Opening Monday, February 1, 2021
  • Engagement Award: Capacity Building -- April 2021 Cycle
  • Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative -- April 2021 Cycle
  • Engagement Award: Stakeholder Convening Support -- April 2021 Cycle
Opening Monday, March 1, 2021
  • Engagement Award Special Cycle: Building Capacity for PCOR/CER for Topics Related to COVID-19
  • Engagement Award Special Cycle: Building Capacity for PCOR/CER in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Opening Tuesday, May 4, 2021
  • Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 2 2021
  • Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 2 2021
  • Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings -- Cycle 2 2021
  • Upcoming Initiative -- Cycle 2 2021
Opening Tuesday, September 7, 2021
  • Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 3 2021
  • Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research -- Cycle 3 2021
  • Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 3 2021
Engagement Award: Capacity Building -- April 2021 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): April 1, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: To be announced February 1, 2021
Research Support Award To be announced February 1, 2021
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative -- April 2021 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): April 1, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: To be announced February 1, 2021
Research Support Award To be announced February 1, 2021
Engagement Award: Stakeholder Convening Support -- April 2021 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): April 1, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: To be announced February 1, 2021
Research Support Award To be announced February 1, 2021
Engagement Award Special Cycle: Building Capacity for PCOR/CER for Topics Related to COVID-19
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: May 24, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award To be announced March 1, 2021
Engagement Award Special Cycle: Building Capacity for PCOR/CER in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: May 24, 2021, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award To be announced March 1, 2021
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 1, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award See PFA for details (available May 4, 2021)
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 22, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information, available May 4, 2021)
Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings -- Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 22, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award $1.5 million
Upcoming Initiative -- Cycle 2 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 1, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: August 31, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award See PFA for details (available May 4, 2021)
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes -- Cycle 3 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 5, 2021 by 5pm ET

Application: January 11, 2022 by 5pm ET
Research Award See PFA for details (available September 7, 2021)
Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research -- Cycle 3 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 5, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: January 11, 2022 at 5pm ET
Research Award See PFA for details (available September 7, 2021)
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 3 2021
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 28, 2021 at 5pm ET

Application: December 7, 2021 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information, available September 7, 2021)

Closed Opportunities

All Closed Funding Opportunities

Applicant and Awardee FAQs Related to COVID-19: PCORI is working to assist applicants and awardees in finding solutions that may help address issues related to disruptions associated with COVID-19, including general guidance and information about funding cycle and submission deadline changes. View the FAQs

Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research – Cycle 3 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: January 12, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award $22 million (Feasibility phase: $2 million; Full-scale study phase: $20 million)
Suicide Prevention: Brief Interventions for Youth -- Cycle 3 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 29, 2020 at 5pm ET

Application: January 12, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award Up to $10 million
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements – Cycle 3 2020 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 29, 2020 at 5pm ET

Application: January 12, 2021 at 5pm ET
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: up to $3 million (Small) - up to $5 million (Large) — Communication & Dissemination Research: up to $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 3 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 29, 2020 by 5pm ET

Application: January 12, 2021 by 5pm ET
Research Award See PFA for details
Implementation of Findings from PCORI's Major Research Investments -- Cycle 3 2020
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 22, 2020 at 5pm ET

Application: December 1, 2020 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $2.5 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 3 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 22, 2020 at 5pm ET

Application: December 1, 2020 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Limited Competition PCORI Funding Announcement: Conducting Rare Disease Research using PCORnet® – Cycle 2 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: September 1, 2020 at 5pm ET
Research Award $3.5 million
Observational Analyses of Second-Line Pharmacological Agents in Type 2 Diabetes – Cycle 2 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: September 1, 2020 at 5pm ET
Research Award Up to $4 million
Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings – Cycle 2 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: August 31, 2020 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award $1.5 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results – Cycle 2 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: August 31, 2020 at 5pm ET
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
PCORI Funding Opportunity for COVID-19-Related Enhancements to Existing PCORI-Funded Research Projects
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: Friday, July 17, 2020; 5:00 p.m. ET
Research Award $500,000 limit (direct and indirect costs)—higher amounts will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on applicants’ justification of the proposed amount.
PCORI Funding Opportunity for COVID-19-Related Enhancements to Existing PCORI-Funded Engagement Awards
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: Friday, July 17, 2020; 5:00 p.m. ET
Research Support Award Engagement Award Enhancements may not exceed $150,000 (direct and indirect costs)
PCORI Funding Opportunity for COVID-19-Related Enhancements to Existing PCORI-Funded Dissemination and Implementation Awards
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: Friday, July 17, 2020; 5:00 p.m. ET
Implementation Award $500,000 limit (direct and indirect costs) for Dissemination and Implementation Project Award Enhancements— higher amounts will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on applicant's justification of the proposed amount.
COVID-19 Targeted PFA
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: May 26, 2020 at 5pm ET
Research Award Small Studies: up to $2,500,000 — Large Studies: up to $5,000,000
Engagement Award Special Cycle: Supporting Engagement in and Dissemination of PCOR/CER in the Context of COVID-19
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: May 22, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $150,000
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 1 2020 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 4, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 5, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; Improving Healthcare Systems: $3 million for small studies; $5 million for large studies • Communication and Dissemination Research: $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 1 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 4, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 5, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 1 2020
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 28, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 7, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Engagement Award: Capacity Building -- May 2020 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): May 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due 40 calendar days after LOI approval and invitation
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $250,000
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative -- May 2020 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): May 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due 40 calendar days after LOI approval and invitation
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $250,000
Engagement Award: Stakeholder Convening Support -- May 2020 Cycle
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): May 1, 2020, by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: By invitation only; Full proposals are due 40 calendar days after LOI approval and invitation
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $100,000
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 3 2019 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 1, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: January 14, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: $3 million; Communication & Dissemination Research: $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 3 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 1, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: January 14, 2020 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 3 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: December 3, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Research-Related Conference Support for Planning of Individual Participant-Level Data Meta-Analysis (RRCS-IPD MA)
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: Reviews to be conducted on a rolling basis, as program funds allow
Research Support Award Award total costs must not exceed $50,000
Engagement Award: Accelerating the Adoption of Tools & Resources
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): November 15, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: Full proposals are due 40 days after review and approval of the LOI.
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $100,000
Engagement Award: Community Convening Around Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR)
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): November 15, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: Full proposals are due 40 days after review and approval of the LOI.
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $100,000
Treatment Options for Age-Related Hearing Loss -- Cycle 2 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): May 29, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 4, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $2 million
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 2 2019 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): May 29, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 4, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award Addressing Disparities; Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options; and Improving Healthcare Systems: $3 million; Communication & Dissemination Research: $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 2 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): May 29, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 4, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 2 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 19, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: August 30, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings -- Cycle 2 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 19, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: August 30, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award $1.5 million
Engagement Award: Conference Support
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Inquiry (LOI): A Letter of Inquiry is not required.

Application: To be announced.
Research Support Award Award total costs must not exceed $50,000
Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 31, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $5 million
Treatment Options for Age-Related Hearing Loss -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 31, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $2 million
Treatment of Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and/or Young Adults -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 31, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $5 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Partnerships to Conduct Research within PCORnet (PaCR) -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): May 13, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: July 25, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $2 million
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 1 2019 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 31, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See PFA for details
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 31, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See PFA for details
Implementation of Findings from PCORI's Major Research Investments -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 4, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $2.5 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 1 2019
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): January 24, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: April 4, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 3 2018 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, and Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): November 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: February 12, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $3 million (AD, APDTO, IHS); $2 million (CDR)
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 3 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): November 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: February 12, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 3 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): November 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: January 16, 2019 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million with clear and adequate justification (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
PPRN Limited Competition Award*
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: December 18, 2018, by 5 pm (ET)
Research Support Award Award total costs may not exceed $350,000
Psychosocial Interventions with Office-Based Opioid Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 28, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 25, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $4 million
Symptom Management for Patients with Advanced Illness -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 28, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 25, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $2 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 28, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 25, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Delivery for Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorders Involving Prescription Opioids and/or Heroin -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 28, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 25, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $4 million
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements -- Cycle 2 2018 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 28, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: September 25, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See PFA description for details
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): June 21, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: August 30, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million with clear and adequate justification (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings -- Cycle 2 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): July 24, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: October 10, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award $1.5 million
Pharmacological Treatment for Anxiety Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and/or Young Adults - Cycle 1 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 13, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 16, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $15 million
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 1 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 13, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 16, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $10 million
Improving Methods for Conducting PCOR - Cycle 1 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 13, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 16, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Dissemination and Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results - Cycle 1 2018
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 13, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 16, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award Up to $1 million with clear and adequate justification (see relevant section of the PFA for more information)
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements - Cycle 1 2018 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 13, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: May 16, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See PFA for details
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 3 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 31, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: February 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $10 million
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements - Cycle 3 2017 (for Addressing Disparities, Assessment of Options, Communication and Dissemination Research, Improving Healthcare Systems)
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: February 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See PFA for details
Improving Methods for Conducting PCOR - Cycle 3 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 31, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: February 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $750,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Dissemination and Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results - Cycle 3 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 31, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: February 6, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $350,000
Request for Applications: Atrial Fibrillation Strategically Focused Research Network
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: January 31, 2018 by 5 p.m. (CT)
Research Award
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): July 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: October 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $10 million
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Delivery for Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorders Involving Prescription Opioids and/or Heroin - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): July 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: October 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $4 million
Symptom Management for Patients with Advanced Illness - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): July 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: October 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $2 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Dissemination and Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): July 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: October 25, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $350,000
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Partnerships to Conduct Research within PCORnet (PaCR) - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): September 6, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: December 6, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $5 million
Strategies to Prevent Unsafe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care among Patients with Acute or Chronic Noncancer Pain
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: January 10, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award $5 million
PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings - Cycle 2 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): October 2, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)

Application: January 10, 2018 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Implementation Award $1.5 million
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI): February 14th, 2017

Application: May 17, 2017
Research Award $10 million
Comparison of Surgical and Nonsurgical Options for Management of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain - Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: May 17, 2017
Research Award $15 million
Optimized Multidisciplinary Treatment Programs for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain – Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: May 17, 2017
Research Award $10 million
Improving Methods for Conducting PCOR - Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: May 17, 2017
Research Award $750,000
Broad PCORI Funding Announcements - Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Application: May 17th, 2017 by 5 p.m. (ET)
Research Award See specific PFA for details
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Dissemination and Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results - Cycle 1 2017
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: May 17, 2017
Implementation Award $350,000
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $10 million
Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: February 7, 2017
Research Award Question 1 - $10 million; Question 2 - $3 million; Question 3 - $5 million
Clinical Strategies for Managing and Reducing Long-Term Opioid Use for Chronic Pain – Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: February 7, 2017
Research Award $10 million
Community-Based Palliative Care Delivery for Adult Patients with Advanced Illnesses and their Caregivers - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award • Advance Care Planning: Not to exceed $6M per study • Models of Palliative Care Delivery: Not to exceed $10M per study
Strategies to Prevent Unsafe Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care among Patients with Acute or Chronic Non-Cancer Pain - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $5 Million
Management of Care Transitions for Emerging Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $8.33 million
Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $2 million
Improving Healthcare Systems - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $5 million for large studies, $1.5 million for small studies
Communication and Dissemination Research - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $1.5 million
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $750,000
Addressing Disparities - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $1.5 million
Limited PCORI Funding Announcement: Dissemination and Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results and Products in Real World Settings - Cycle 3 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 19, 2016
Research Award $300,000
Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Cycle 2 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: August 8, 2016
Research Award $10 million
Comparison of Surgical and Nonsurgical Options for Management of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain - Cycle 2 2016
Key Dates Type Total Direct Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: August 8, 2016
Research Award $15 million
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) for Treatment Options in Uterine Fibroids: Developing a Prospective Multi-Center Practice-based Clinical Registry (P50)
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: December 16, 2013
Research Award Up to $4 million total costs/year (MAXIMUM BUDGET)
Pipeline to Proposal Awards Tier I Cycle 2 - Pre-Engagement/Community Projects
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: February 20, 2015, 5pm ET
Research Support Award
Pipeline to Proposal Awards Tier I Cycle 3 - Pre-Engagement/Community Projects
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: April 18, 2016 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Research Support Award
Pipeline to Proposal Awards Independent Tier III – Proposal Development Projects
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Application: September 30, 2016
Research Support Award
Pipeline to Proposal Awards Tier A Pre-Engagement/Community Projects
Key Dates Type Total Costs
Letter of Intent (LOI):

Application: June 30, 2017
Research Support Award

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2021 PCORI Funding Announcements Now Open

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 — PCORI's Online System opened today for the submission of Letters of Intent (LOIs) and applications for eight PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs).

They include calls for proposals through the Broad and Improving Methods PFAs, under our national priorities for research, for Cycles 1, 2 and 3. In addition, PCORI is now also accepting proposals through our Pragmatic Clinical Studies (PCS) PFA for Cycle 1.

LOIs for the Cycle 1 Broad, Improving Methods, and PCS PFAs are due Tuesday, February 2 by 5:00pm ET.

PCORI is also accepting proposals for...

Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards

PCORI's Online System will open on Monday, February 1, 2021 for the submission of Letters of Inquiry (LOI) for the following three funding announcements under the April 2021 Cycle: Capacity Building, Dissemination Initiative and Stakeholder Convening...

Limited Competition PFA: Implementation of PCORI-Funded Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Results

PCORI seeks to support projects that incorporate active strategies designed to move comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) evidence developed with PCORI research funding toward practical use in improving health care and health outcomes.

This Limited Competition PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) gives PCORI awardees the opportunity, following the generation of results from their PCORI research award, to propose the next step(s) to move their CER findings into practice, drawing on the knowledge and experience they gained during their PCORI research award. Find out more in...

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