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Optimizing Infrastructure for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: PCORnet, The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network -- Phase 3 -- Cycle 1 2021

PCORI Online is now open for this PFA.
Full applications are due on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. ET.


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PCORnet®, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network is intended to serve as a national resource for conducting rapid, efficient, patient-centered observational and interventional randomized research that improves healthcare delivery and health outcomes.

This announcement describes the scope of work for PCORnet Clinical Research Networks (CRNs) for Phase 3 and available funding to allow for Phase 3’s execution. CRNs are system-based networks that include hospitals and community based-practices, and that may include health plans, all of which routinely and securely collect individual patient-level data. A list of currently funded PCORnet Network Partners can be found at www.pcornet.org.

In Phase 3 of PCORnet, CRNs will ensure the continuity and optimization of critical CRN resources and operations developed in prior phases to facilitate implementation of definitive research studies that are national in scope. Phase 3 will focus on optimizing infrastructure to increase diversity of populations and care settings, efficiently implement research studies addressing PCORI’s Strategic Research Priorities, strengthen patient and stakeholder engagement, and deliver high-fidelity, high integrity data.

Reminder: The primary institution’s Administrative Official must review, authorize, and submit the full application by 5 pm ET on April 6, 2021.

Key Information
Status 
Open
Cycle 
Cycle 1 2021
Online System Opens 
February 17, 2021
Application Deadline
April 6, 2021 at 5pm ET
Merit Review 
May 2021
Awards Announced 
July 2021
Applicant Town Hall Session 

March 2, 2021; 12:00p.m. (ET)

Earliest Start Date 
August 2021
Total Costs 
$6.5 million for CRNs with up to 7 data contributing sites; $7.5 million for CRNs with greater than 7 data contributing sites
Funds Available Up To 
See PFA for details
Maximum Project Period 
3 years
Announcement Type 
Infrastructure Award

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Research Fundamentals: Preparing You to Successfully Contribute to Research (A free on-demand training package on PCORI.org)

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  • PCORI Online: Pre-Award User Guide for Research Awards

Required Application Templates

  1. PCORnet Phase 3 Technical Proposal Template
  2. Methodology Standards Checklist
  3. PI Template
  4. PCORnet Phase 3 Leadership Plan
  5. Key Personnel Template
  6. Project Performance Sites
  7. PCORnet Phase 3 Milestones Template
  8. PCORnet Phase 3 Detailed Budget Template
  9. PCORnet Phase 3 Budget Justification Template
  10. PCORnet Phase 3 Letters of Support Table

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