Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan PCORI (clinical research | USA)

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

The Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan PCORI – Cycle 2 2026 from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) supports high-impact, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects that focus on advancing care and outcomes across the lifespan for people living with sensory health conditions. Proposals may address one of the following:

  • Increasing screening and early detection for people with sensory health conditions
  • Improving treatment and care coordination for people with sensory health conditions
  • Enhancing support services to improve mental health and address stigma experienced by individuals with sensory health conditions, their families and their care partners

Applications are open to researchers in the USA.

The award provides up to 12 million USD for up to 5 years, direct costs only.

Applications open on April 1, 2026. Letters of intent are due on April 28, 2026. Full invited applications are due on September 1, 2026.