Applicant FAQs

Applying to PCORI? Please review information in this section if you are submitting a letter of intent, full application, or if you have already applied for funding.

Supplemental Funding for Existing PCORI-funded Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research to Improve Understanding of Patient-Centered Economic Outcomes

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Supplemental Funding for Existing PCORI-funded Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research to Increase Diversity and/or Advance Health Equity

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Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use - Cycle 1 2023

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Broad Pragmatic Studies - 2023

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Prevention, Early Identification & Treatment of Delirium - Cycle 1 2023

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Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Open Competition PFA: Implementation of Findings from PCORI's Research Investments

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Implementation: Limited Competition PCORI Funding Announcement

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Implementation of Effective Shared Decision Making Approaches in Practice Settings PFA

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Partnering Research and Community Organizations for Novel Health Equity Research: Addressing Health Systems Factors and Social Determinants of Maternal Health - 2023 Cycle 1

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Science of Engagement

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About PCORI

Who Can Apply?

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Research We Fund

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Cost and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Engagement

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Letter of Intent

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Collecting Data on Costs and Economic Burdens

Using the PCORI Online System

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What to Include in the Application

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Budgeting

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Role of the Administrative Official

Merit Review Process

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Post-Award Process

Fast-Track Resubmission Process

Healthy Aging: Optimizing Physical and Mental Functioning Across the Aging Continuum – 2022 Cycle 3

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Comparative Effectiveness of Multimodal Interventions to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures – 2022 Cycle 3

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Telehealth to Optimize Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions among Vulnerable Populations in Primary Care - 2022 Cycle 3

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Broad Pragmatic Studies

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Health System Strategies for Hypertension Control and Management - Cycle 2 2022

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Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use - Cycle 1 2022

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Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Targeting Mental Health Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities PFA Specific FAQs - Cycle 1 2022

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Implementation of Findings from PCORI’s Major Research Investments PFA

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Comparative Effectiveness of Novel Pharmacologic and Evidence-based Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Migraine Prevention PFA - Cycle 3 2021

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Healthy Aging: Optimizing Physical and Mental Functioning Across the Aging Continuum - Cycle 3 2021

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Comparative Effectiveness of Multimodal Intervention to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures FAQs - Cycle 3 2021

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Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research PFA - Cycle 3 2021

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Improving Postpartum Maternal Outcomes for Populations Experiencing Disparities PFA-specific FAQs - Cycle 2 2021

Nonsurgical Options for Women with Urinary Incontinence PFA-specific FAQs - Cycle 2 2021

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PCORnet, The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network – Phase 3 - Cycle 2 2021 

Rare Disease Research

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Symptom Management for Patients with Advanced Illness PFA

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Pragmatic Clinical Studies to Evaluate Patient Centered Outcomes

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