Post on 20-Aug-2015
Tips for the PCORI Application Process
Mary Whooley, MD, FACP, FAHA, FACC
San Francisco VA Medical CenterProfessor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of California, San Francisco
January 16, 2014
PCORI Due Dates (4 cycles/year)*
Cycle LOI Proposal Notification Funding
Fall Sept Nov March July
Winter Dec Feb June Oct
Spring March May Sept Jan
Summer June August Dec April
*Dates are currently being revised: http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/funding-center/
Standing PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) PFA (Max direct costs over 3 years) Total funds
available per cycle
Approx. # proposals
funded per cycleAssessment of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Options (1.5M) 32 million 16
Improving Healthcare Systems (1.5M) 16 million 8
Communication and Dissemination Research (1.5M) 8 million 4
Addressing Disparities (1.5M) 8 million 4
Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (750K) 8 million 8
http://www.pcori.org/funding-opportunities/funding-center/
PCORI Methodology Report, updated 11/18/13
• http://www.pcori.org/assets/PCORI-Methodology-Standards1.pdf
• http://www.pcori.org/assets/2013/11/PCORI-Methodology-Report.pdf (see summary of methodology standards on p.11-12)
A. Research Strategy• Criterion 1: Impact of the condition on health of individuals and
populations• Criterion 2: Potential for improving care and outcomes• Criterion 3: Effects on healthcare delivery• Criterion 4: Patient-centeredness• Criterion 5: Rigorous research methods• Criterion 6: Inclusiveness of different populations
B. Dissemination and Implementation AssessmentC. Patient and Stakeholder Engagement PlanD. Letters of Support
Proposal – Most Important Sections