Cycle 2 2021 Funding Cycle PCORI Funding Announcement: Implementation of

PCORI merit review is a multiphase process that includes the review panel’s preliminary review of full applications and an in-person panel discussion of a subset of applications (based on the preliminary review and program priorities), and programmatic review and recommendation to the Office of the Chief Engagement and Dissemination Officer for funding approval. [...] Importance of research results • If the application proposes to implement an SDM approach that was previously tested in a PCORI-funded study: o Does the application clearly describe the study results related to the SDM approach, including the effectiveness of the SDM approach in terms of impact on patient-centered decisional outcomes? o Does the application clearly describe the evidence supporting. [...] Readiness for implementation • Does the application demonstrate that the proposed SDM approach has been developed and tested with rigor and transparency per existing quality standards, as appropriate? • Have the proposed implementation sites been identified? If so, has the applicant demonstrated the readiness of the implementation sites, including the identification of site champions and PCORI Cyc. [...] • Are the proposed project activities clearly described, and are these activities likely to result in successful uptake of the evidence and lead to meaningful changes in practice and improvements in health care and health outcomes? • If the application is proposing to adapt an effective intervention, is the adaptation well justified? Does the adapted intervention capture the core elements of the o. [...] Project personnel and environment This criterion should assess the appropriateness (e.g., qualifications and experience) of the project personnel/team and the capacity of the environment to support the proposed project.