Bias in Peer Review [Webinar, October 6, 2020]
Document | WebinarOn Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, the HRA Grants Administration Working Group hosted a Zoom webinar around bias in peer review and potential interventions for bias reduction. With diversity and equity being at the forefront of national discussion, ensuring a fair and equitable peer review process is more important and timely…
Open Mic: Innovation in Philanthropy [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingRecent events have forced member organizations to examine the gaps in the current biomedical research system – exposing areas of weakness, while also highlighting areas of immense opportunity. This ‘open mic’ session will explore innovative concepts and actions have the potential to revolutionize all aspects of the work of funders…
Resiliency and Sustainability: Exploring Best Practices in Development and Fundraising [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingFor the first time, the members’ meeting planning committee is organizing a session dedicated exclusively to development and fundraising. In this interactive session, we will discuss best practices and proven strategies for fundraising and navigating through challenging periods. The panel will address questions like: • What kinds of strategies can…
Balancing Stakeholder Expectations [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingThis session will discuss successful strategies used within an organization’s governance structure to manage expectations of key stakeholders, specifically donors and foundation leadership. Using presentations of case studies from member organizations, we will learn strategies and processes employed to ensure stakeholder satisfaction while retaining mission alignment and integrity of the…
Opportunities to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion in Biomedical Research [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingDr. Hannah Valantine, NIH’s first Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity, will present NIH’s plans to support scientific workforce diversity and inclusion efforts in the face of COVID-19. NIH’s plans include supporting inclusive excellence, which features messages about cognitive bias and institutional culture change. Dr. Valantine will discuss a number…
How are funders best supporting the biomedical enterprise by their response to the COVID-19 crisis? [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingThis unprecedented and continuously evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused turbulence in the lives of the global public. Organizations worldwide are doing their best to learn and understand the impact of this novel coronavirus in order to adequately respond to this crisis and become better positioned for subsequent threats. In this…
Using Social Media to Advance Your Mission [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingSocial media can be an important tool for nonprofits to build strong communities online and further their reach. Are you using your social media channels effectively? In this session, we will discuss how to integrate social media into your communication strategy to expand your Mission work. Join our panelists as…
Grants Program Analysis Working Group [Call, September 15, 2020]
WebinarThe Grants Program Analysis Working Group recently held its bimonthly call to discuss the status of current projects and upcoming goals. The document above gives a recap of what was discussed, if you need a login to access the summary please email Annette.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group call [September 10, 2020]
Document | WebinarSharing DEI challenges and progress among HRA Members The September meeting of the DEI working group focused on increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our grant portfolios. Discussion topics: Do you prioritize DEI in your grantee portfolio and if so why? What is the racial/ethnic representation of your applicants and…
HRA COVID Assessment Survey Questions
DocumentIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations assessed the status/needs of their awardees in various ways (online surveys, focus groups, etc.) The Research Workforce and Early Career Development Working Group compiled a list of questions that members asked awardees or other researchers. These questions can be used by funders…
Registry and Biorepository Working Group August 26, 2020 meeting
Document | WebinarAgenda items covered during the August meeting of the Working Group: Snapshot of Registry and Biorepository Status and Capabilities Survey Results Business Plan Development Purpose and Role of Business Plan Components of Business Plan Operational Structure and Governance Model Examples and Discussion Focus on Governance and Data Sharing Components of…
Early COVID Financial Impact Survey
DocumentIn June, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation led an effort (with the help of the Children’s Tumor Foundation and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation) to identify ways to help raise awareness about the short- and long-term impacts of reductions in funding from non-profit grant funders. The C&CF staff developed a…
Registry and Biorepository Working Group Kickoff meeting
DocumentThe cochairs presented the results of a precall survey to gauge topic interest and get a sense of where HRA members are with respect to registries and biorepositories. The powerpoint presents those data including interest in learning more about business development, recruitment/retention and more. Many attendees on the call and…
Registry and Biorepository Working Group Interest Survey Data
DocumentPatient Registries: The Good, the Bad and the Opportunities [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
Document | MeetingBreakout Session: A Natural History of HRA & Patient Registries Informed by member and non-member experiences, challenges, questions, and accomplishments, this session will present and discuss organizations’ patient registries efforts. Challenges abound in available technology platforms, recruitment, data types, standardization, access and sharing, and of course, cost. Yet survey respondents…
Building Back Better: Re-envisioning the biomedical research ecosystem [Town hall webinar, July 22 2020]
WebinarIn an effort to capitalize on the unanticipated disruption of the “normal” way of doing science, HRA invites you to think creatively about how things could be different during a town hall meeting entitled “Building Back Better: Re-envisioning the biomedical research ecosystem.” Think about the questions below and come prepared…
Aligning incentives for open science
DocumentThe “Sending Signals” subgroup of the NASEM’s Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science developed language that funders and universities are beginning to use to send a clear signal to researchers that we value their “open” behavior. Open behavior includes (but is not limited to) publishing in Open Access journals,…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group call [July 9, 2020]
Document | WebinarDear colleagues, In recognizing the clear interest of HRA members on effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work within their mission, we are excited to share about the launch of a new working group that we have agreed to co-chair. Our thanks to Annette and Maryrose for creating a home…
National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities Director’s Update
DocumentEliseo J. Pérez-Stable, MD, Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), gave an update to the AAMC community on key NIMHD issues for the extramural research and research training community. Dr. Pérez-Stable addressed: Current funding opportunities targeting inequities related to COVID-19 and minority health and…
HRA Member Diversity Program Inventory
DocumentMany HRA Member organizations’ portfolios include programs and efforts to increase diversity in the sciences. This July 2020 spreadsheet is intended as an inventory of those efforts, as well as efforts from nonmember funders. This list should help us learn from each other’s experiences. If you have information that is…
Registered Reports: From the Funders’ and Publisher’s Perspectives [Webinar, March 4, 2020]
Document | WebinarBy conducting peer review prior to data collection, Registered Reports publications emphasize the importance of the research question and the quality of methodology rather than the results of a study. Funders have adopted the Registered Reports format to increase the quality of funded studies to a ‘publication-ready’ peer review journal…
DEI Training Providers (from HRA Members)
Document | Listserv SummaryWe have compiled the responses to a listserv post looking for recommendations for companies or people who do DEI education. The query specifically did not want an online course, but rather recommendations for companies which provides in-person (now probably Zoom) training in DEI for staff.
What Can We Do to Combat Anti-Black Racism in the Biomedical Research Enterprise?
NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog – National Institute of General Medical Sciences Article by Dr. Jon Lorsch, Dr. Kenneth Gibbs, and Dr. Alison Gammi