Years of VA research have revealed the value of engaging Veterans not merely as study participants, but as subject-matter experts whose experiences, values, and expertise guide research decisions and improve outcomes. VA Health Systems Research now requires all research proposals to include a detailed plan for Veteran engagement—meaningful collaboration between Veterans and researchers across all stages of the research process.
Veteran Voices in Research showcases the people and programs that foster Veteran engagement and demonstrates how Veteran collaborators improve the quality, relevance, and impact of VA research.