About Us

 

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit 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 healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is offering a Fall Internship to a qualified candidate who will support the Peer Review team. This paid internship is a part time, temporary employment opportunity averaging 20-30 hours per week for a postgraduate student. PCORI does not provide housing for out-of-town residents. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US and located in the US. Interested parties may apply for internships in multiple departments; please include a specific cover letter for each position.

 

 

Pay Range and Employment Status:

 

Interns shall be classified as temporary employees who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the workforce, or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status. Temporary workers are not eligible for PCORI benefits. 

Current master's level and above students will be paid $20.00 per hour. 

 

 

The Peer Review department is seeking an intern who will have the opportunity to:

 

·       Participate in a project that will help PCORI in the analysis of stages in the peer review process that may cause delays in the movement of reports through peer review.

·       Gain exposure to the scientific peer review and publication process as well as elements of research study preparation.

·       Build skills in data collection, organization, and analysis of finding

 

 

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

 

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.