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 (Invitation Only)

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Receiving Invited Applications 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 (Invitation Only)

Research, Supplement

Cycle 2 2026

NOTE: This is an invitation-only funding opportunity for existing Broad Pragmatic Studies (BPS) awards fitting eligibility criteria as described in the SFA document linked below. Applications submitted without invitation will not be considered for funding.

PCORI released this SFA and accompanying materials on April 1, 2026, to provide applicants additional time to review the content and prepare to submit a full proposal. However, PCORI Online will not open until June 2, 2026, for application submissions as a Letter of Intent is not required. Special Office Hours Opportunity

Meet with PCORI staff in 1:1 sessions to get your questions answered.

View available date/time options and register to set up an appointment.") Key Dates SFA Released

April 1, 2026 Applicant Town Hall

April 28, 2026, Noon (ET) (invite only) SFA Opens

June 2, 2026 Application Deadline

Sept. 1, 2026; 5 pm (ET)

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The Broad Pragmatic Studies Supplemental Funding Announcement seeks to fund studies that build an evidence base on engagement in research, including: Measures to capture structure/context, process, and outcomes of engagement in research.

To learn more about PCORI's conceptualization of engagement, please see the article available at Measuring What Matters for Advancing the Science and Practice of Engagement.

Over the past decade, PCORI has transformed how research is conducted by requiring the engagement of patients, families, caregivers, and the broader health and healthcare community. Engagement in research is defined as the meaningful involvement and partnership of stakeholders throughout the research process, from planning and conducting the study to ultimately disseminating study results.

Much has been learned about engagement in research from PCORI’s investments, yet significant evidence gaps remain. There is…

Topic areas: Life Sciences and Health, Education and Training, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

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 (Invitation Only) is administered by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), listed via Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.