Getting Started
Use of the Network and these four tools can uniquely position researchers to conduct patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research more efficiently by addressing some of the most time-consuming, costly, and difficult aspects of study start-up.
Data Sharing Agreement
Speed prep-to-research queries with the PCORnet® Data Sharing Agreement (DSA)
Prep-to-research queries are an important activity that cannot be completed without a fully executed DSA. This DSA defines the standard terms to which the Coordinating Center for PCORnet® will adhere when data are sent from the Network Partners to the Coordinating Center. The DSA also contains a template showing the flow of data through the queries.
Clinical Research Collaboration Agreement
Build administrative efficiencies for PCORI-funded studies using the PCORnet® Clinical Research Collaboration Agreement
This pre-negotiated template agreement can serve as a starting point for prime and site investigator negotiations. The result is time-savings in the contracting process for PCORI-funded studies since sites are already negotiated in advance.
SMART IRB and IREx List
View consolidated site SMART IRB and IREx status with the SMART IRB and IREx List
This form gives investigators and project teams a consolidated view of which sites participating in PCORnet maintain an IRB. It also provides the site Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) number and notates which sites have signed the SMART IRB reliance agreement and registered in the IRB Reliance Exchange (IREx) platform. This site list is updated regularly and eliminates the need for investigators and project teams to search for key information in several different places.
Data Study Flow Resources
Ensure IRB application consistency with the PCORnet® Data Study Flow Resources (2 Documents)
These two documents show the data flow in a study powered by PCORnet® and is intended for sites to include in their IRB application. Using these documents, project teams can ensure consistency in IRB applications and speed IRB submission by providing a template for sites to quickly fill in the blanks based on data flow in their study.