Open Competition: Implementation of Findings From PCORI's Research Investments PCORI Funding Announcement -- Cycle 3 2026
PCORI's 2026 grant funds projects that implement proven research findings in pediatric OCD, hospital admissions, early cancer palliative care, and children's dental caries prevention.
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 12, 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.8 million total direct costs per project; maximum project period up to 4 years.
Summary: Supports implementation of PCORI-funded evidence in areas such as pediatric OCD, direct pediatric hospital admissions, early palliative care for advanced cancer, and caries prevention in children.
Key Information: Applicants need not be previous PCORI awardees; projects must focus on identified eligible evidence.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is designed to support the active implementation of peer-reviewed findings from PCORI-funded comparative clinical effectiveness research. The goal is to accelerate the uptake and integration of evidence-based practices into real-world healthcare settings, ultimately improving care and health outcomes for target populations. For Cycle 3 2026, eligible implementation topics include:
- Screening and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents
- Direct hospital admissions programs for children
- Early palliative care for patients with advanced cancer (including telehealth and in-person models)
- Caries arrest and prevention in children (school-based oral health interventions)
Projects should employ multicomponent, evidence-based implementation strategies, engage key stakeholders, and include robust evaluation plans. Adaptation for scale-up or scale-out to broader populations or settings is encouraged.
