CISCRP is a first-of-its-kind 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public about clinical research participation and the role that each party plays as a participant in the process. CISCRP’s portfolio of services aim to understand and meet the health literacy needs of patients, participants, and clinical research professionals. CISCRP’s services support patient engagement and clinical trial education for study volunteers, clinical research stakeholders, and sponsor organizations. As an independent, neutral, nonprofit organization dedicated to community outreach and education, CISCRP is uniquely positioned to assist with a variety of services including developing plain language educational materials for patients, organizing, hosting, and facilitating patient advisory boards, conducting research to better understand public perceptions about research, increasing awareness through grassroots community events, and offering a free service for finding clinical trials. CISCRP’s staff and Board of Advisors have highly diverse backgrounds - from the clinical research, healthcare, and advocacy communities. CISCRP’s funding comes from a wide variety of sources including individual donors, government and research institutions, foundations, and corporations.