The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) first major funding opportunity will support approximately 40 awards totaling up to $26 million announced the organization on Wednesday.
PCORI’s Pilot Projects Grant Program first round of grants will offer $13 million per year for two years. Those requesting grants may ask for up to $250,000 in direct costs per year. The grants are open to a range of organizations, including higher education institutions, nonprofit, public and commercial organizations and tribal governments.
"The PCORI Pilot Projects Grant Program will fund foundational research that will support and inform our national research priorities and agendas, which will evolve over time to reflect the needs of patients and the entire healthcare system," said Joe Selby, MD, PCORI executive director in a statement. "We know there are gaps in research and gaps in methodology that must be filled if we are to fulfill our mission of providing patients and those who care for them with high integrity, evidence-based information to support healthcare decisions and improve healthcare delivery. These pilot projects will begin to lay the ground work for our primary patient-centered research that will follow in the coming years."
PCORI is an independent research organization aiming to aid patients, clinicians, policy makers and other stakeholders make better health decisions using evidence-based research. The organization was created by Congress as part of the Affordable Care Act.
The topics for the Pilot Projects Grant Program came from input received from the public via PCORI’s website. PCORI is interested in offering grants to support projects that involve development of research methods, patient-oriented outcomes instruments, patient-provider communication, and stakeholder engagement, among others.
Those organizations interested in applying for a grant must submit a letter of intent by Nov. 1 and apply by Dec. 1. Details on how to apply are available on PCORI’s website.
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