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 2026
PCORI offers supplemental funding for studies developing and validating measures to advance stakeholder engagement science throughout the research lifecycle in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (full application, 5:00 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 direct costs per project | Maximum project period: 24 months | Total funds available: up to $10 million
Summary: Supports supplemental studies to develop and validate measures that advance the science of engagement in research, focusing on stakeholder involvement throughout the research lifecycle.
Key Information: Invitation-only; only current Broad Pragmatic Studies (BPS) awardees meeting eligibility criteria may apply.
Description
This supplemental funding opportunity from PCORI aims to advance the science of engagement in research by supporting the development and validation of robust measures that capture the structure, context, process, and outcomes of engagement throughout the research lifecycle. Engagement refers to the meaningful involvement of stakeholders—including patients, families, caregivers, and the broader health and healthcare community—as partners in all phases of research, from planning and conducting studies to disseminating results.
The initiative addresses significant gaps in how engagement is defined and measured, and seeks to build an actionable evidence base that identifies effective engagement methods and tools. Projects should focus on creating or validating measures that can be used to monitor, evaluate, and improve engagement practices in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER).
Only current PCORI Broad Pragmatic Studies (BPS) awardees who receive an invitation based on performance and eligibility criteria are permitted to apply.
