1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
PCORI Cycle 2 2026 Methods Funding Announcement specifically prioritizes Methods to Improve the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).
The program funds studies addressing high-impact methodological gaps, with AI/ML topics including applications of AI/ML to augment or transform research methodologies or processes and approaches using AI/ML to enhance health communication. Additional priority areas include Methods to Support Use of Real-World Data in Multi-Site Patient-Centered CER and Methods to Improve Study Design.
Awards provide up to $750,000 in direct costs for up to 3 years from a total program budget of $12 million. Applicants must address PCORI Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research, ensuring patients and stakeholders meaningfully contribute lived experience. Letter of Intent deadline is April 28, 2026, with full applications due September 1, 2026.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to domestic and international organizations including academic institutions, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and for-profit entities. Must demonstrate meaningful patient and stakeholder engagement per PCORI Foundational Expectations for Partnerships in Research framework. Patients and research partners must contribute lived experience or professional expertise to advance patient-centered studies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $750,000 in direct costs per award for up to 3 years. Total program funding of $12 million for the cycle. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.