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ActivePennsylvania Department of Health · 2026

Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE)

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Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations conducting health-related research in Pennsylvania.
Grant Type: Research
Geographic Scope: State:PA

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Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Health. Supports clinical, health services, and biomedical research in Pennsylvania through competitive grants for health research.

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CURE | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE) NEW! RFA #67-203: Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant <a href=\"https://www. legis.

state. pa. us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.

cfm? yr=2001&sessInd=0&act=77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Act 77 Chapter 9</a>, passed in 2001, directed the Pennsylvania Department of Health to establish a health research program known as the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement program (CURE).

Under this program, health research grants are awarded for clinical and health services, and biomedical research. Two types of grants are funded from this program. Formula grants are non-competitive and based on an institutions’ receipt of National Institute of Health funds.

Non-formula grants are competitive grants that follow the PA Department of General Services’ procurement process. All grant recipients are required to follow certain reporting, monitoring and evaluation procedures. \r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.

0em;\">Please visit this site for the latest updates on research priority identification, Request for Application dates, Health Research Advisory Committee meeting schedule and other related issues. \r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/cure/grants. html\">CURE Awarded Grants</a> - view the list and descriptions of grants awarded from tobacco settlement funds by state fiscal year.

</li>\r\n<li> <a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/cure/reports. html\">Annual CURE Reports</a> - view the Annual CURE Report, which is an overview of the health research program by state fiscal year and the annual progress reports for each grant recipient. </li>\r\n<li> <a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/cure/committee.

html\">Health Research Advisory Committee</a> - view committee members, minutes and meeting notices. </li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/research/cure/HRO%20FAQs.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Research Office Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</a> - General and frequently asked questions 2025</li>\r\n<li> <a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/cure/priorities. html\">Health Research Priorities</a> - review identified health research priorities by fiscal year and current non-formula Request for Application.

</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/cure/spinal-cord. html\">Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee</a> - view meeting notices. </li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/research/cure/Orientation%20Presentation%20Formula%202019.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orientation Presentation Formula 2019</a> – Webinar held August 15 & 19, 2019, for the application process of 2019 Formula grants \r\n</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/research/cure/Q%20and%20A%20Orientation%20Presentation%20Formula%202019.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Q&A Orientation Presentation Formula 2019</a> – Q&A for the Webinar held August 15 & 19, 2019 (PDF)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Contact Us \r\n</h2>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.

0em;\">Pennsylvania Department of Health \r\nHealth Research Office \r\nHealth and Human Services Building, Room 833 \r\n625 Forster Street \r\nHarrisburg, PA 17120-0701 \r\n717-547-3103 \r\n<a href=\"mailto:RA-healthresearch@pa. gov\">RA-healthresearch@pa. gov</a>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.

0em;\">\r\n"}}"> Act 77 Chapter 9 , passed in 2001, directed the Pennsylvania Department of Health to establish a health research program known as the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement program (CURE). Under this program, health research grants are awarded for clinical and health services, and biomedical research. Two types of grants are funded from this program.

Formula grants are non-competitive and based on an institutions’ receipt of National Institute of Health funds. Non-formula grants are competitive grants that follow the PA Department of General Services’ procurement process. All grant recipients are required to follow certain reporting, monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Please visit this site for the latest updates on research priority identification, Request for Application dates, Health Research Advisory Committee meeting schedule and other related issues. CURE Awarded Grants - view the list and descriptions of grants awarded from tobacco settlement funds by state fiscal year.

Annual CURE Reports - view the Annual CURE Report, which is an overview of the health research program by state fiscal year and the annual progress reports for each grant recipient. Health Research Advisory Committee - view committee members, minutes and meeting notices.

Health Research Office Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - General and frequently asked questions 2025 Health Research Priorities - review identified health research priorities by fiscal year and current non-formula Request for Application. Spinal Cord Research Advisory Committee - view meeting notices.

Orientation Presentation Formula 2019 – Webinar held August 15 & 19, 2019, for the application process of 2019 Formula grants Q&A Orientation Presentation Formula 2019 – Q&A for the Webinar held August 15 & 19, 2019 (PDF) Pennsylvania Department of Health Health and Human Services Building, Room 833 Harrisburg, PA 17120-0701 <a href=\"https://www. budget. pa.

gov/Services/ForVendors/Pages/default. aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Help & Resources for Vendors</a>\n<a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/health/research/research/irb.

html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Institutional Review Board (IRB)</a>\n<a href=\"https://www. cancer.

gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Cancer Institute</a>\n<a href=\"https://www. nih.

gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Institutes of Health</a>\n<a href=\"http://www. emarketplace.

state. pa. us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eMarketplace</a> "}}"> Institutional Review Board (IRB) National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofit organizations conducting health-related research in Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations conducting health-related research in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE)?

Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Health. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE)?

This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program (CURE)?

Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.

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