ePCT Planning Grants RFA Release
2026-05-05

NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Workshop
2026-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory will offer a preconference workshop on May 17 at the Society for Clinical Trials 47th Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
The half-day workshop, “Innovations in Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials,” will introduce concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems.
Registration for the workshop is now open.

Grand Rounds: Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the IMPACT Grand Rounds on Thursday, May 21, at 12 p.m. ET, with Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH, who will be presenting, “ePCTs and Health Systems’ Ethical Obligations.”
Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH is Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dracopoulos Rising Professor of Bioethics, Berman Institute of Bioethics
Zoom Conferencing
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://hebrewseniorlife.zoom.us/j/86937720056
Dial-In: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) or +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)
Meeting ID: 869 3772 0056
Event Flyer: Flyer_May Grand Rounds_Morain_4.16.26

ePCT Planning Grant Informational Webinar
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
An optional informational webinar to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions about the ePCT Planning Grant will be held May 21, 2026 at 3pm ET.
Pre-registration is required here.

2026 IMPACT Collaboratory Scientific Conference
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28
This is an annual meeting for members of the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory. Registration is invitation-only, but portions of the event will be broadcast on LinkedIn Live.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET
Zoom Details for Virtual Attendees: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email impactcollaboratory@brown.edu.

Pilot ePCT RFA Release Date
2026-06-02
A new RFA for the Pilot ePCT Grant is expected to release June 2nd.

Career Development Award RFA Release Date
2026-06-02
A new RFA for the Career Development Award Program is expected to release June 2nd.

Virtual Presentation: Returning Results to Participants in Pragmatic Trials
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
IMPACT Faculty Scholar Catherine Auriemma, MD, MSHP, will present “Returning Results to Participants in Pragmatic Trials” on June 2 in The Penn Research Ethics and Policy Series. Regisgter for the presentation here.

Pilot ePCT Program Informational Webinar
2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An optional informational webinar to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions about the 2026 IMPACT Pilot ePCT Program will be held June 11, 2026 at 2 pm ET.
Pre-registration is required here.

Grand Rounds: Shaping Dementia Research Together: Engaging People Living With Dementia and Care Partners
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the IMPACT Grand Rounds on Thursday, June 18, at 12 p.m. ET, with Ellen Tambor, MA, and Karen Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, who will be presenting, “Shaping Dementia Research Together: Engaging People Living With Dementia and Care Partners.”
Ellen Tambor leads the IMPACT Engaging Partners Team and Karen Moss is an Associate Professor, College of Nursing at The Ohio State University.
Participants also include an IMPACT Community Review Panel: Katie Brandt, Lupita Gutierrez-Parker, Freddye James, and Dale Rivard.
Zoom Conferencing
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://hebrewseniorlife.zoom.us/j/86937720056
Dial-In: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) or +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)
Meeting ID: 869 3772 0056
Even Flyer: Flyer_June GR_Tambor and Moss

ePCT Planning Grant LOI Due
2026-06-18 18:00 (America/New_York)
Required Letter of Intent Due 6/18 @ 6pm ET for the ePCT Planning Grant Program (RFA PG2026).

James L. Rudolph Career Development Award Program Webinar
2026-06-23 16:00 (America/New_York)
An optional informational webinar to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions about the 2026 James L. Rudolph Career Development Award Program will be held June 23, 2026, at 4 pm ET.
Register here.

Pilot Grant Program LOI due
2026-07-23 23:59 (America/New_York)
Required Letter of Intent Due July 23 @ 11:59pm for the Pilot Grant Program.

ePCT Planning Grant Application Due
2026-09-10 00:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Full Application (by invitation only) due 9/10 @ 6pm ET for the ePCT Planning Grant Program (RFA PG2026).

Career Development Award Application Due
2026-09-10
Full application (by invitation only) due 9/10 for the James L. Rudolph Career Development Award Program.

4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25
The Family Caregiving Collaborative at the University of Utah College of Nursing will host the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research, Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice, September 23 to 25, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT.
Visit the meeting website here. To stay informed about this conference, sign up for our listserv.
For questions, please contact fcc@nurs.utah.edu

The Mobility Matters Conference Series: Advancing Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-09-24 16:00 (America/Denver)
Mobility Matters will hold a conference September 23 – 24 at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
The Mobility Matters Conference Series is a working think tank that brings together leaders to align evidence, implementation science, policy reform, workforce strategy, and technology innovation to improve functional recovery, independence, and quality of life for those living in skilled nursing facilities. Participants engage in collaborative problem-solving, strategic planning, and innovation grounded in research and real-world practice.
Mobility Matters is a national, interdisciplinary initiative advancing policy, research, clinical innovation, and scalable solutions to improve mobility outcomes for older adults in post-acute care, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).
Register here.
