Starter Kit

 

Discover the essential tools and resources to master peer review for PCORl-funded research with our Peer Review Starter Kit. Designed for both beginners and experienced reviewers, this easy-to-navigate resource includes step-by­ step guides, instructional videos, best practices, and practical templates to enhance your reviewing skills.
Empower yourself to provide valuable, high-quality feedback that strengthens the impact of patient-centered research with confidence. Start your journey towards
becoming an expert peer reviewer today! 

NEW REVIEWER TOOLKIT

Welcome Patient/Caregiver &
Stakeholder Reviewers

Benefits of Peer Review for PCORl-funded Research Report

• Use your experience as a patient/caregiver to inform clinical research reporting.
• Help Principal Investigators (Pis) develop their articles for publication .
• Create an archive of all PCORl-funded projects.
• Share information on what worked and what didn't work in the study.
• Guide future PCORl-funded projects.
• Help other researchers avoid making similar mistakes.
• Guarantee dissemination of null findings.

Feeling Lost? Have Questions or Concerns We're Here to Help! Check out our FAQs page or email us directly.

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NEW REVIEWER TOOLKIT

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers

Benefits of Peer Review for PCORl-funded Research Report

• Help Principal Investigators (Pis) develop their articles for publication .
• Create an archive of all PCORl-funded projects.
• Share information on what worked and what didn't work in the study.
• Guide future PCORl-funded projects.
• Help other researchers avoid making similar mistakes.
• Guarantee dissemination of null findings.

Feeling Lost? Have Questions or Concerns We're Here to Help! Check out our FAQs page or email us directly.

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WHERE SHOULD I BEGIN?

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Review User Training Guide
Start by viewing patient/caregiver reviewer instructions for using our
online report submission system.

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Create Reviewer Profile
Visit the ReView site to create your reviewer profile. Click on the link to get started.

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Process Overiew
Want to see a snapshot of our peer review Click here to get a bird’s eye view.

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Writing Your Review
Click here for tools and guidance to help you write your review.

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Reviewer Compensation
Find information about compensation here.

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Areas of Expertise or Experience

 

To match you with the appropriate research reports, we need to know your areas of expertise. Please update your profile in our peer review database, ReView with your specific areas of interest or expertise. Based on your reviewer role, you may be asked to specify your qualifications or interests in one or more of these areas.

Diseases or health conditions

Allergies and immune disorders, birth and developmental disorders, blood disorders, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, dental health; ear, nose, and throat diseases; eye diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, genetic disorders, infectious diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases, mental/behavioral health, muscular and skeletal disorders, neurological disorders, nutritional and metabolic disorders, reproductive and perinatal health, respiratory diseases, skin diseases, toxins, trauma/injuries, urinary disorders.

Healthcare research areas

Healthcare research areas include clinical trials, patient engagement, healthcare delivery and disparities research, clinical effectiveness and decision science, community-based interventions.

Populations

Population studied include individuals with rare diseases, veterans, individuals with disabilities, children, women, older adults, low income groups, individuals with multiple chronic/comorbid conditions.

Methodologies

Research methodologies used include comparative effectiveness research methods such as clinical trial designs (eg. cluster-randomized trials, non-inferiority designs, longitudinal data analysis, stepped wedge designs); propensity score analysis, population-based studies.

Where Can I Find Help?

Whether you need guidance on writing your review, troubleshooting issues, or learning more about peer review for PCORl-funded research, we’ve got you covered. Explore our video library, learn about our mentorship program, peruse our resources, or see frequently asked questions.

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Video Resources

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Reviewer Policies

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General FAQs