Program Evaluation Community Open Mic [March 2, 2022]
WebinarThe first meeting of 2022 was an Open Mic session on the challenges members are facing in evaluating their programs as well as some solutions to these challenges. The Program Evaluation Community has moved from exploring tools to collect and analyze outcome data, to learning more about how to measure…
Hosting Meetings in 2022 Open Mic [Webinar – 2/16/2022]
WebinarHosting meetings in 2022 brings a myriad of challenges. HRA members shared experiences with hosting in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings in 2021 and some lessons learned for 2022. Listen to this recording to hear answers to some of these questions: Do you require vaccines and masks? How do you check…
Social Media: Never One Size Fits All [Webinar – 2/15/2022]
WebinarWhether you love it or hate it, social media is more important than ever for organizations of all sizes. When done well, social media can give you and your organization an invaluable platform to raise your voice, highlight your mission, and can give you a fresh perspective on your community’s…
Open and Equitable Funding Program Webinar [February 10, 2022]
Document | WebinarAt its February call, the DEI Community learned about the Open & Equitable Model Funding Program. This program is a collaboration between the Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) and the HRA. The ORFG is a network of philanthropies committed to the open sharing of research outputs. Given their remit, they…
DDCF logic model
DocumentThis is a logic model for a hypothetical diseased-focused grants program developed several years ago by Sindy Escobar Alvarez at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Logic Model definitions
DocumentLogic Models facilitate effective program planning, implementation, and evaluation. A program logic model is a picture of how your program works – the theory and assumptions underlying the program. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation uses Logic Models as a learning and management tool throughout a program’s life. They have created this…
NIH K award logic model
DocumentThis is a logic model for the NIH K award career development programs, showing the expected theory of change. It is from a report prepared by WESTAT for NIH entitled “Feasibility, Design and Planning Study for Evaluating the NIH Career Development Awards.
Career Development Award Logic Model Template
DocumentSeveral years ago, HRA members collaborated with a consultant to create this Logic Model Template for developing and evaluating a program targeted toward Early Career Investigators. Included as a part of this logic model are suggestions for measures of both mid and long-term outcomes as well as impact. The logic…
UKRI Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
DocumentUKRI Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct and an FAQ on expectations for handling misconduct. This policy document sets out UKRI’s approach to the establishment and maintenance of good research conduct and specifies the Research Councils’ expectations. In particular this document: Sets standards of good research practice,…
Good research resource hub – UKRI
DocumentGood research resource hub – UKRI is a hub that the UK Research and Innovation group uses to post support material and guidance. For example, the Preventing Harm page has guidance on safeguarding and preventing bullying and harassment. You can also find: policies, standards and guidance relevant to preventing harm…
The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
DocumentThe Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/action-collaborative-on-preventing- sexual-harassment-in-higher-education The Action Collaborative was launched as a result of the 2018 NASEM Consensus Study Report – Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. It brings together leaders from academic and research institutions…
Sexual Harassment of Women: NASEM Consensus Study Report – June 2018
DocumentClimate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24994/sexual-harassment-of-women-climate-culture-and-consequences-in-academic Sexual Harassment of Women explores the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. This report reviews the research on the extent to which women in the fields of…
Presumed Incompetent II: Race, Class, Power, and Resistance of Women in Academia [August 11, 2021]
Document | WebinarIn hosting this book discussion, the DEI working group offered an opportunity to engage in learning about race in academia, and to tackle the dangerous and faulty notion that diversity initiatives put scientific excellence at risk. Breakout groups focused their discussions on short essays from specific sections of the book…
Asset-Framing Workshops by BMe [April, June and July of 2021]
Document | WebinarHRA hosted 3 workshops led by Trabian Shorters from the BMe Community where we learned how to use Asset Framing across all parts of the grantmaking lifecycle. Asset framing focuses on a person’s strengths and assets
Listserv Responses: Peer Review & Conflict of Interest non-disclosure agreements [November 2021]
Listserv SummaryGood afternoon HRA, Thank you very much to the members that responded and shared their NDA/COI agreements (attached). Of note, the majority involved a reviewer’s signature, some an acknowledgement via a check box, and one that only states policy. The many ways we define conflict was also fascinating. Kindest regards,…
Listserv Responses: Incentives for External Reviewers for Grant Proposals Inquiry [October 2021]
Listserv SummaryDear HRA Organizations: The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF) is looking into the possibility of incentives (monetary and non-monetary) for our external reviewers for our grant proposals. FARF research grant awards two-year, up to $250,000 grants to investigators studying topics relevant to Fanconi anemia. Proposals contain a research strategy limited…
NASEM Toolkit for Fostering Open Science Practices
DocumentThis Toolkit for Fostering Open Science Practices (created by members of the NASEM Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science) was designed to help funders, universities and others accelerate the pace of discovery by promoting open science. The six chapters in Appendix C of the toolkit are the six specific…
DEI Community Survey Analyses
DocumentSurvey Methodology: Members of each of the three DEI Community subgroups (demographic data collection and use, strategies to increase diversity in applicant and awardee pools, and reducing bias in peer review were asked to identify survey questions in order to better understand current HRA member DEI policies and practices and…
Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Symposium [September 2021]
MeetingSymposium Agenda: Welcome and Intro to the Essay Challenge (Maryrose Franko, Executive Director, HRA) Introduction of Honorable Mentions Building a Diverse and Equitable Biomedical Research Ecosystem Naira Abou-Ghali, Jenny Bratburd, Peter Myers, Megan Schroeder, Pawan Upadhyay Closing the Great Divide: Bridging Research and Community Sue-Ling Chang Decolonizing STEMM Training for a…
Engaging Awardees [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2021]
MeetingAttend this session to learn from HRA colleagues about strategies they use to engage awardees and alumni beyond funding and reporting. The session will be split into 2 segments with a few very brief “lightning” presentations in each segment, followed by Q&A. Segment 1: Talks will highlight strategies to engage…
Science and Social Media [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2021]
MeetingAttend a session led by Kyle Marian Viterbo, Engagement Producer at Science Friday, to learn how the scientific community engages with social media and the myriad ways you can become an effective professional user as an individual and organization—whether you’re a program officer, grants administrator, member of the communications team,…
Unpacking Systemic Racism – A Workshop to Help Funders Foster Equity [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2021]
MeetingIn the latest effort to advance equitable practices across HRA member organizations, Unpacking founder, Kristina Ashley Williams, will be the host of this interactive workshop. As the Unpacking mission states, “Unpacking is on a mission to educate, entrust and equip people today in the collective responsibility for a more equitable tomorrow.” In this…
Environmental Impact [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2021]
MeetingWhat is the carbon footprint of an HRA member organization and what activities contribute most? What steps can an organization take to reduce its footprint? What is the impact on budgets, external relationships, and employee engagement/productivity? Climate change has an enormous effect on the health and lives of everyone, so…
Staying ahead of the game: Strategic and proactive communications [Webinar – 9/17/2021]
WebinarStaying ahead of the game: Strategic and proactive communications Mark Dessauer, VP of Learning, Spitfire Strategies Communications is ever present in most organizations. No matter what the mission, communications are the means to accomplish it – internally and externally. Having a successful communications plan and position takes more than the…