This document explains allowable and unallowable costs under a PCORI Award. (Effective Cycle 1 2022)

The Engagement Awards Evaluation Reporting Tool assesses outcomes for Reach, Engagement, Adoption, and Implementation. Our goal is to understand and evaluate engagement projects so that we can continue to learn…

PCORI expects that any research proposal submitted to PCORI will include a plan and related budget for fairly compensating patients, caregivers, and patient/caregiver organizations engaged as partners in the project…

PCORI is committed to ensuring that patients and caregivers are meaningfully engaged in all aspects of research. To achieve this, PCORI requires that its funded projects demonstrate a commitment to…

PCORI first invested in the development of PCORnet®, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, in 2013. PCORnet® addresses PCORI’s National Priority to build infrastructure to accelerate patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR)…

This document summarizes changes made to the PCORI Interim and Final Progress Report templates, updated in June 2017.

PCORI launched the Science of Engagement Initiative in July 2022. This funding opportunity was authorized for three years (nine funding cycles) by PCORI's Board of Governors and aims to fund…

This document provides minimal requirements for the conduct of scientifically valid patient-centered outcomes research. They address study design, analytic methods, and other best practices. Learn more.

This document explains the context and rationale for the Methodology Standards. It also includes examples illustrating how good methodology makes a difference to patients and their care. Learn more.

This document, for applicants, is a sample of the contract that PCORI uses for its funded research projects. This general agreement includes the period of performance, payment terms, administrative, audit…

This document explains allowable and unallowable costs under a PCORI Award. (Effective October 14, 2016 – December 31, 2021)

This cheat sheet provides high-level information and tips for PCORI merit reviewers on how access both PCORI Online and the PCORI Portal.

The Prioritizing Principles for Infrastructure Funding Relating to PCORnet®, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, align closely with PCORI’s overall strategic planning and will be used by the PCORI Board…

Effective engagement of patients and stakeholders in research requires a well-thought-out plan. Therefore, all applications for PCORI research funding must include an Engagement Plan that outlines how stakeholder partners will…

PCORI's Engagement Rubric, developed collaboratively with our Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement, provides guidance on methods for engaging stakeholder partners throughout each phase of a research study. The Engagement Rubric…

Access and submit your assigned applications. You will also use this online system to enter your scores at the in-person meeting.

Non-PCORI awardees interested in implementing the findings of PCORI awardees whose DFRRs have been accepted for entry into the peer review process can find a full list of eligible projects…