[Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute](https://www.pcori.org)

September 3, 2025 (Full application, 5:00 pm ET)

Up to $750,000 direct costs per award (max 24 months); total available funding up to $10 million

Supports invited PCORI Broad Pragmatic Studies awardees in developing and validating measures to advance the science of engagement in research.

Invitation-only; only eligible current BPS awardees may apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) provides supplemental support for existing Broad Pragmatic Studies (BPS) awardees to conduct studies within a study (SWAS) focused on developing and validating measures to advance the science of engagement in research. The goal is to address critical evidence gaps in how engagement is defined, measured, and implemented across the research lifecycle, emphasizing meaningful involvement of stakeholders (patients, caregivers, clinicians, and community partners) from study planning through dissemination. Projects should develop or validate measures that capture the structure, context, process, and outcomes of engagement, supporting rigorous evaluation and future research on effective engagement methods. All proposals must align with PCORI’s updated "Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research" and demonstrate robust stakeholder engagement strategies. **Note:** This is an invitation-only opportunity for current BPS awardees meeting specific progress and contract requirements. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline:** September 3, 2025, by 5:00 pm ET *All applications must be submitted via PCORI Online by the stated deadline. No Letter of Intent is required for this cycle.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum per award:** Up to $750,000 in direct costs (maximum project period: 24 months) - **Total funds available:** Up to $10 million for this cycle - **Supplement may not extend the current BPS project timeline** Allowable costs must be directly related to the proposed supplemental activities. Indirect costs are capped at 40% of select direct costs (or 10% for those without a negotiated rate or for foreign organizations). --- ## Eligibility - **Eligibility is by invitation only:** Only institutions with active PCORI BPS contracts invited by PCORI may apply. - **Eligible applicants must:** - Be current BPS awardees who have submitted at least one Interim Progress Report by February 1, 2025, and have a Final Progress Report due in July 2028 or later. - Demonstrate strong progress on the parent BPS award (e.g., on-time milestones, sufficient enrollment if applicable, no excessive extensions). - Have engagement structures and/or environments with high potential to support measure development and validation. - Previously awarded BPS SWAS recipients may apply if all criteria are met. - **Individuals are not eligible to apply.** - **Foreign organizations/components may apply with strong justification for U.S. relevance and U.S. stakeholder engagement.** --- ## Application Process 1. **Invitation Required:** Only invited BPS awardees may access the application. 2. **Registration:** PI must register in [PCORI Online](https://pcori.force.com/engagement). 3. **(Optional) Study Concept Consultation:** Strongly encouraged to submit a 1–2 page study concept for PCORI feedback prior to full application. 4. **Application Preparation:** Complete all required templates (Research Plan, Milestones, Budget, etc.). 5. **Submission:** Upload all application materials via PCORI Online by the deadline. The Administrative Official must authorize and submit the application. 6. **Review:** Applications undergo external merit review and PCORI programmatic review based on published criteria. 7. **Awards Announced:** April 2026 (anticipated); earliest project start date July 2026. **Required Application Components:** - Technical and public abstracts - Research Plan (including stakeholder engagement plan) - Budget summary and justification - Milestones template - Key personnel and biosketches - Letters of support - Methodology standards checklist For detailed instructions and templates, refer to the [PCORI Funding Opportunities page](https://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/swas-supplemental-funding-announcement). --- ## Additional Information - **Scope:** Only projects focused on engagement in research (not clinical or self-care interventions) are responsive. - **Engagement:** Proposals must address PCORI’s [Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research](https://www.pcori.org/engagement/engagement-research-pcoris-foundational-expectations-partnerships). - **Learning Network:** Awardees are required to participate in the Science of Engagement Learning Network (quarterly meetings, one in-person annually). - **Patient care costs are not covered**; only research-related costs are allowed. - **Nonresponsiveness:** Projects will be deemed nonresponsive if they focus solely on stakeholder input (e.g., only surveys/focus groups), lack validity assessment of measures, or do not address the required engagement measurement domains. --- ## External Links - [PCORI Funding Opportunity Announcement](https://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/announcement/swas-supplemental-funding-announcement) - [Full SFA and Application Materials (PDF)](https://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-2025-Cycle-2-SWAS-SFA.pdf) - [Submission Instructions (PDF)](https://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-2025-Cycle-2-SWAS-Submission-Instructions.pdf) - [Submission Checklist (PDF)](https://www.pcori.org/sites/default/files/PCORI-2025-Cycle-2-SWAS-Submission-Checklist.pdf) - [PCORI Engagement Resources](https://www.pcori.org/engagement/engagement-resources) - [PCORI Methodology Standards](http://www.pcori.org/research-results/research-methodology/pcori-methodology-standards) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Programmatic/Scientific | Flavia Bianchi, MSc, MES; Madelyne Greene, PhD, RN | | General Inquiries | [pfa@pcori.org](mailto:pfa@pcori.org) | | Technical Help | [pfa@pcori.org](mailto:pfa@pcori.org); 202-627-1885 | | PCORI Main Office | 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036 | | General Info | [info@pcori.org](mailto:info@pcori.org); (202) 827-7700 | | Contact Form | [PCORI Contact Us](https://www.pcori.org/about/contact-us) | ---

Broad Pragmatic Studies Supplemental Funding Announcement (SFA) to Support Studies within a Study Focused on Developing and Validating Measures to Advance the Science of Engagement in Research -- Cycle 2 2025

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