Engagement Award: Building Capacity for Small Organizations To Engage in Patient-Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research (CER) -- Fall 2026 Cycle
Supports small organizations in building capacity to engage as partners in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research through training and participation in a collaborative learning network.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 11, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total costs for a maximum 2-year project.
Summary: Supports small organizations in building capacity to engage in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) and participate in a collaborative learning network.
Key Information: This is a non-research award; only small organizations (≤$1.5M annual budget) are eligible.
Description
This opportunity funds two-year projects led by small organizations to develop the skills and infrastructure needed to engage in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER). The program leverages each organization's unique perspectives to strengthen their capacity as meaningful partners with researchers throughout all phases of the patient-centered CER process. In addition to implementing their proposed project, awardees will participate in a learning network for technical assistance, peer learning, and sharing best practices. The award is designed to foster active, meaningful involvement of patients, families, caregivers, and the healthcare community in the CER enterprise.
