Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research PCORI Funding Announcement -- Cycle 3 2026
PCORI's Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research grant funds studies developing innovative methods and measures to improve stakeholder engagement in research partnerships.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (LOI) | January 12, 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1M (24 months, measurement studies) or up to $1.5M (36 months, engagement methods) per award.
Summary: Supports research to develop and test innovative strategies, measures, and methods that advance the science of engagement in research partnerships.
Key Information: Projects must focus on engagement in research, not clinical care or recruitment.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) seeks to advance the science of engagement in research by supporting studies that develop or test innovative strategies, measures, and methods for meaningful collaboration among research partners. The initiative aims to strengthen the evidence base on how to engage stakeholders—such as patients, caregivers, clinicians, and communities—throughout the research lifecycle. Priority areas include the development of new measures or assessment strategies for engagement, and the advancement or testing of methods to foster effective research partnerships. The focus is on ensuring that research is patient-centered, relevant, and produces findings that are important to end-users.
