Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan PCORI Funding Announcement - Cycle 2 2026
Forecasted
Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan PCORI Funding Announcement - Cycle 2 2026 supports researchers comparing care options to improve outcomes for people with sensory health conditions.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (LOI) | September 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12 million in direct costs per project for up to five years; approximately $60 million available
Summary: Supports patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research to improve care and outcomes for people with sensory health conditions across the lifespan.
Key Information: Each PI or Dual-PI may submit only one LOI across applicable PCORI funding announcements per cycle.
Description
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) supports high-impact comparative clinical effectiveness research addressing sensory health needs across the lifespan. Studies compare available treatments, services or care delivery strategies to inform healthcare decisions for people in the United States, their families and care partners. Sensory health includes hearing, vision, smell, taste, touch, vestibular, interoceptive and proprioceptive systems, including sensory processing disorders.
The initiative seeks evidence addressing screening, treatment, care coordination and support services, particularly where burdens are high or care and outcomes vary. Priorities include early detection linked to follow-up care, improved access and treatment coordination, and support addressing mental health and stigma. Patient and stakeholder partnerships must help shape research that produces meaningful, useful outcomes for healthcare decision making.
