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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

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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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Research & Results
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Research & Results
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.
Topics
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Topics
Featured Topic: Women's Health

Learn more about the projects we support on conditions that specifically or more often affect women.
Engagement
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Engagement
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.
Funding Opportunities
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Funding Opportunities
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.
Meetings & Events
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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.

Newsroom

Find out more about PCORI through our news releases, blog, videos, and other resources.

NIH-funded Study of Repurposed Drugs for COVID-19 Taps PCORnet

The NIH's ACTIV-6 clinical trial platform will use PCORnet^®, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, to help accelerate the study of some prescription and over-the-counter medications as treatments for COVID-19 in non-hospitalized patients. Read more

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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

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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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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

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

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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 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

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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