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    Fact Sheets: Learn More About PCORI

    Download fact sheets about out work, the research we fund, and our programs and initiatives.

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    Browse through an alphabetical list of frequently accessed and searched terms for information and resources.

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    Sign up for weekly emails to stay current on the latest results of our funded projects, and more.

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    Research & Results

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    Evidence Updates from PCORI-Funded Studies

    These updates capture highlights of findings from systematic reviews and our funded research studies.

    Journal Articles About Our Funded Research

    Browse through a collection of journal publications that provides insights into PCORI-funded work.

    Explore Our Portfolio of Funded Projects

    Find out about projects based on the health conditions they focus on, the state they are in, and if they have results.

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    Topics

    • Addressing Disparities
    • Arthritis
    • Asthma
    • Cancer
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Children's Health
    • Community Health Workers
    • COVID-19
    • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
    • Diabetes
    • Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
    • Kidney Disease
    • Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
    • Medicaid
    • Men's Health
    • Mental and Behavioral Health
    • Minority Mental Health
    • Multiple Chronic Conditions
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Obesity
    • Older Adults' Health
    • Pain Care and Opioids
    • Rare Diseases
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    • Veterans Health
    • Women's Health

    Featured Topic: Women's Health

    Learn more about the projects we support on conditions that specifically or more often affect women.

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    Engagement

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    • Engagement in Health Research Literature Explorer
    • Influencing the Culture of Research
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    Engagement Tools and Resources for Research

    This searchable peer-to-peer repository includes resources that can inform future work in patient-centered outcomes research.

    Engagement Awards

    Learn about our Engagement Awards program and view the announcements of all our open funding opportunities.

    Research Fundamentals: A New On-Demand Training

    It enables those new to health research or patient-centered research to learn more about the research process.

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    Funding Opportunities

    • What & Who We Fund
    • What You Need to Know to Apply
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    PCORI Funding Opportunities

    View and learn about the newly opened funding announcements and the upcoming PFAs in 2021.

    Tips for Submitting a Responsive LOI

    Find out what PCORI looks for in a letter of intent (LOI) along with other helpful tips.

    PCORI Awardee Resources

    These resources can help awardees in complying with the terms and conditions of their contract.

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    Meetings & Events

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    PCORI 2021 and Beyond

    During this webinar, PCORI leaders shared ways to get involved in PCOR, improvements to our funding opportunities, and more.

    2020 PCORI Annual Meeting

    Watch recordings of sessions and view titles and descriptions of posters presented at the virtual meeting.

    Board Approves Future PFA Topics at April Meeting

    The more than a dozen high-priority research topics will be considered for PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) that will be released this fall and in 2022.

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For media inquiries only, contact:

Christine Stencel
Associate Director of Media Relations
cstencel@pcori.org
202-827-7707

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PCORI Board of Governors
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Board Approves Topics for Future Funding Opportunities

The topics range from healthy aging and migraine prevention to telehealth and addressing bias, racism and discrimination throughout the health care continuum. These topics will be considered for PCORI Funding Announcements that will be released this fall and in 2022. Learn more

PCORI Blog
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Board OKs Principles for Considering Patient-Centered Outcomes Data

The four Principles will guide our work as we consider the full range of patient outcomes data in our funded studies. They were crafted with input from dozens of individuals and organizations representing patients, caregivers, clinicians, and others.
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Webinar: PCORI 2021 and Beyond
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Learn About PCORI Funding Opportunities, Ways to Get Involved

During a recent webinar, PCORI leaders discussed way to get involved in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research, improvements to our funding opportunities, and our three-year funding commitment plan. Watch

Leadership Perspective

Reflections on Lessons Learned in 2020, Goals Ahead

In her first Leadership Perspective, Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, MD, MPH, shares how PCORI found opportunities to learn and lead in 2020 and outlines our future focus. Read more

Health Care Horizon Scanning System
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Biweekly COVID-19 Scan

Our latest brief — in a series on the evolving landscape of potentially impactful applications for COVID-19 — covers a pair of treatments under development for patients hospitalized with COVID-19–related acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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PCORI Blog
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Sharing Results With the Public Quickly

Sharing the results of the studies we fund with the public is a critical part of our work. A recent analysis of our early completed trials showed that the results are reaching the public in a considerably shorter time than those from similar research funded by other organizations. Read more

Free On-Demand Training Package
PCORI Research Fundamentals Learning Package -- Research Fundamentals: Preparing You to Successfully Contribute to Research
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Research Fundamentals

To help patients, caregivers and other interested stakeholders participate more fully in research, PCORI has launched this free, online training to gain a better understanding of the research process and patient-centered research. Find out more

Putting Evidence to Work
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Evidence Updates

PCORI presents Evidence Updates in concise accessible formats to highlight findings from systematic reviews and some of our funded research. Learn more

About Us

  • Our Programs
  • Governance
  • Financials and Reports
  • Procurement Opportunities
  • Our Staff
  • Our Vision & Mission
  • Contact Us

Research & Results

  • Explore Our Portfolio
  • Evaluating Our Work
  • Research Results Highlights
  • Putting Evidence to Work
  • Peer Review
  • Evidence Synthesis
  • About Our Research

Engagement

  • The Value of Engagement
  • Engagement in Health Research Literature Explorer
  • Influencing the Culture of Research
  • Engagement Awards
  • Engagement Resources
  • Engage with Us

Funding Opportunities

  • What & Who We Fund
  • What You Need to Know to Apply
  • Applicant Training
  • Merit Review
  • Awardee Resources
  • Help Center

Meetings & Events

April 19
Increasing Vaccine Confidence among Long-Term Care Workers: Expedited COVID-19 PFA -- Applicant Town Hall
April 27
Priorities on the Health Horizon: Informing PCORI's Strategic Plan (Webinar #2)
May 6
Advisory Panel on Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research Spring 2021 Meeting

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