PCORI pilot program to help review and test its process for prioritizing specific research topics

September 18, 2012

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) aims to fund research that is guided by patients, caregivers and the broader health care community. One of the most critical parts of this guidance is in prioritizing specific research topics to be considered for funding.   PCORI began accepting Statements of Interest yesterday for participation in a pilot program to help PCORI review and test its process for prioritizing specific research topics. The pilot members will play a critical role in helping improve PCORI's process of ensuring a patient-centered approach to prioritizing specific research questions.   Once implemented, the process will lead to recommendations for topic-specific funding announcements that complement PCORI's broad Funding Announcements. Participation in the pilot will include:   Testing and piloting PCORI's proposed Process for Prioritizing Specific Research Topics over the course of three conference calls occurring on October 11, October 29, and November 5, and providing feedback to PCORI on the process. Sharing in-person their experience about the proposed PCORI process at the "PCORI Methodology Workshop for Prioritizing Specific Research Topics" that will take place in Washington, D.C., on December 5. Please note that this will be webcast. Patients and other stakeholders, including researchers and methodology experts are encouraged to submit a statement of interest. Statements of interest are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, October 1, 2012. A maximum of 30 individuals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines will be invited to pilot the process and attend the workshop.   More information about the Pilot Research Prioritization Process, including the Statement of Interest form, is available here. Please submit any questions to getinvolved@pcori.org.   As always, we thank you for your interest in PCORI's work and look forward to working with you to achieve our shared goal of improved patient outcomes.     About PCORI The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, non-profit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed health care decisions. PCORI is committed to continuously seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work. More information is available at www.pcori.org.

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