The mission of the funder, although not explicitly detailed in the provided information, centers on enhancing healthcare decision-making through the dissemination and implementation of patient-centered outcomes research findings. The goal is to inform patients, clinicians, and other stakeholders in healthcare about research outcomes to improve healthcare practices, policy, and individual health decisions.
The Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program is set to allocate up to $25 million to projects encouraging active and meaningful involvement from various healthcare stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Although not aimed at research funding, the program focuses on two main funding tracks: Convening Around Patient-Centered CER and Convening Around Dissemination of PCORI-Funded Research Findings. Projects should aim to engage groups in discussions that either advance patient-centered CER initiatives or disseminate results from PCORI-funded studies to key audiences. Successful projects must produce deliverables that could include strategic plans, engagement methods for post-project CER activities, or dissemination strategies for research evidence. Proposals may request funding for projects lasting up to one year, with budgets not exceeding $125,000.