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Who Can Apply?
- Who is eligible to apply for PCORI Engagement Awards?
- Are foreign organizations eligible for funding?
- Can an individual apply for funding?
- Does PCORI make special provisions for new or early-stage investigators?
- Can an organization submit more than one LOI or proposal for an Engagement Award in one cycle?
- Can applicants who have applied for previous PCORI awards also apply for the Engagement Awards?
- Can an application be submitted for a project that is under review by a federal agency or organization?
- Are multiple project leads permitted on one application?
- How many individuals can be included as key project personnel?
- If an application is rejected, can it be resubmitted to a later cycle?
- Is preliminary research/study or a pilot project required to apply?
- Does IRB approval have to be obtained before applicants learn whether their project has been funded?
- What stakeholder groups or populations of interest does PCORI want to address with its funded projects?
- What do you mean by the phrase “non-usual suspects,” as it relates to potential applicant organizations?
- Does PCORI expect a focus on specific health conditions?
- What are some ways to demonstrate that my organization is a trusted source of information for the population we work with?