Limited Competition PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation Awards -- Cycle 3 2026
Supports projects to implement, disseminate, or plan the use of PCORI-funded patient-centered research findings to improve healthcare and patient outcomes.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (LOI) | January 12, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.8M direct costs (implementation, 48 months) | Up to $300K total (dissemination, 36 months) | Up to $200K total (planning, 24 months)
Summary: Supports implementation, planning, or dissemination of PCORI-funded patient-centered research findings to improve health care and outcomes.
Key Information: Limited to recipients of PCORI-funded patient-centered CER awards; new engagement requirements apply.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is designed to accelerate the real-world use of evidence generated from PCORI-funded patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER). The program supports three types of projects:
- Implementation Projects: Moving PCORI-funded CER results into practical use in healthcare settings.
- Dissemination Projects: Spreading knowledge and awareness of PCORI-funded research findings and increasing motivation and capacity for their use.
- Implementation Planning Projects: Completing preparatory activities necessary for future implementation or wider-scale uptake of PCORI-funded results.
The overall goal is to enhance patient-centered care and outcomes by ensuring that proven research findings are effectively adopted and applied.
