Running a Successful Virtual Peer Review [Webinar, April 16, 2020]
Document | WebinarStaff from three HRA member organizations shared their experience running virtual peer reviews from coordinating reviewers and managing conflicts virtually, to fostering productive discussion and making the most various technologies available. Jessica, Jennifer and Andrew also shared best practices to ensure a fair and thorough review as well as tips…
COVID-19 Resources for NIH Applicants & Recipients
DocumentNIH is continuing to add new resources to their COVID-19: Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding webpage. We hope they are helpful in helping you navigate this unprecedented situation.
Funders of Health Research and Training Respond to Continuing Economic Challenges (May 2009)
DocumentIn 2009, HRA put together a report in response to the 2008 downturn. We took a series of actions to collect data and surface activities members were taking to mitigate the situation. These are listed in the attached report. HRA is again ready to do what we can to help…
Patient Engagement [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2020]
MeetingThis session focused on the strengthening trend of incorporating the patient voice and values into funded research efforts. Patients are invited to be involved in various steps along the project-funding continuum: from engaging in setting research priorities, evaluating research proposals, participating in the research team, and receiving updates and feedback…
RFA Development and Marketing [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2020]
MeetingIn this session, we explored best practices for RFA development for new scientific areas, and marketing existing and new RFAs. In particular, speakers discussed how to get input from innovators in a field new to the funder for a new RFA, key elements of a well-written RFA, and novel ideas…
Venture Philanthropy: Untapped Potential or Unintended Consequences? Exploring Venture Capital Approaches in the Philanthropic Space [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2020]
MeetingVenture philanthropy does not come without its fair share of controversy. It remains a challenge for nonprofits, philanthropists, patients, start-ups and the general public to determine how – and if – we should combine philanthropy and for-profit strategies, even if the goal is to advance an organization’s mission as quickly…
Using Platform-Based Tools to Measure Impact [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2020]
MeetingAs grantmakers, we often grapple with how to specifically demonstrate the impact of our research investment. Effectively explaining the return-on-investment from funding research is critical to our mission, as donors become increasingly interested in realizing the importance of their donations. This session explored how platform-based tools can be used to…
Grants Program Analysis Working Group [Call, January 21, 2020]
WebinarThe Grants Program Analysis Working Group recently held its bimonthly call to discuss the status of current projects and upcoming goals. We had a very productive call, and wanted to take a moment to share with you a brief recap, for your interest (and to encourage you to get involved,…
Beyond Borders: Go International Act Locally/Think Globally
Document | MeetingPhilanthropy is growing and gaining visibility around the world. Increasingly, donors are expanding their portfolios to include local and global giving as strategies to address issues that are important to them. However, making grants to institutions outside the United States is complex. There are various requirements that funders need to…
Comparison of Platform-based Evaluation software
DocumentTo access the detailed survey report click the link above. If you have edits to your organization’s info, or if you did not submit any documents and would like to now, please email Annette and we will make edits to this document. This document is for use by HRA members only.
Grants Management Systems Survey Results
DocumentMembers often ask HRA which Grants Management System other organizations use. This page show the data gathered from a survey of the membership in 2019. To access the detailed survey report click the link above. If you have edits to your organization’s info, or if you did not submit any documents…
Discussion of the recent National Academies report on the Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM [Webinar, December 18, 2019]
WebinarThis webinar featured a read-out and discussion of the recent National Academies report on the Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM (PDF above).
Collaboration Workshop [in-person meeting, November 12-13, 2019]
MeetingWe live in a world of problems so complex that they cannot be effectively addressed by any one organization or even by any one sector. There is a growing understanding among social, private, and public sector leaders that lasting change and the resolution of these systemic issues is going to…
Protocols.io: How an open access platform to share the methods behind the data can enhance the impact of your grantees’ research and your funding. [Webinar, November 20, 2019]
WebinarThe open access protocols.io platform makes it easy to share research recipes and to collaborate on method development, both publicly and privately. This free platform addresses lack of reproducibility due to less than helpful materials and methods sections containing instructions like “we used a modified version of a protocol reported previously” or “contact author for details”….
Fact vs. Fiction [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
MeetingPublic opinion shapes attitudes about science, research funding, and health policy. In a crowded media environment where objectivity and trust cannot be presumed, how can funders and scientists leverage media to improve public health? This panel features two experts working at the intersection of science and communication. Sarah Gollust, PhD,…
The Role of the Funder in Providing Mentoring Experiences for Grantees [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
MeetingDuring this session, we will explore how funders can provide support for mentoring within their programs as a part of workforce development. We will review a summary of current mentoring practices by HRA members. This will be followed by a talk from Dr. Chris Pfund from the University of Wisconsin-Madison….
Creating Networking and Partnering Opportunities [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
MeetingStrategic partnering is becoming an increasingly valuable approach for nonprofits to advance their missions. This session will present three different types of strategic partnerships: partnering with FDA to accelerate approval of new therapies for rare diseases; advocacy partnering to increase support for a mission-related NIH center; and pharmaceutical partnering related…
Translating the Microbiome: Past, Present, and Future [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
MeetingResearch over the last decade has revealed the enormous diversity of the human microbiome and the myriad of ways that it impacts health and disease. Dr. Lita Proctor, PhD, the former Coordinator of the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), will present some of the findings of the HMP, and its second…
Effective Approaches to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in the Biomedical Research Workforce [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2019]
MeetingThe research workforce does not reflect the diversity of the U.S. population and individuals from specific groups remain underrepresented in the biomedical research workforce. According to the National Science Foundation, 8% of U.S. residing doctoral scientists and engineers are African American or Black, American Indian, Alaska Natives, or Hispanic Latinos….
The case for a nonprofit independent IRB; improving the ethical review of research. [Webinar, October 8, 2019]
WebinarInstitutional Review Boards (IRBs) play a hidden but critical role in the common project to advance knowledge and improve life experience. They ensure that the imperatives of science are balanced by the obligation to treat human research subjects with respect, to avoid exploitation and to protect such subjects from unnecessary…
Analyzing Reviewer Scores
Document | Listserv SummaryIn response to a listserv post in June 2019, several organizations sent responses regarding their organizations’ analyses of concordance among reviewers’ scores. Those responses are collected in the linked document. If you have edits to your organization’s info, or if you did not submit any documents and would like to…
Grant Agreement Language
Document | Listserv SummaryIn response to a listserv post and a request by the Grants Administration Working group in July 2019, around reporting requirements and payment schedule, several organizations sent language used in their Grant Agreements. These are compiled in the linked document. This document is for use by HRA members only.
HRA Member Progress & Financial Report Templates
Document | Listserv SummaryThank you to the MANY organizations who contributed progress report and financial report templates. These are compiled in the linked document. This document is for use by HRA members only; please do not share outside of the HRA community.
HRA Analyzer/Reporter/Open update [Webinar, June 19, 2019]
WebinarOur colleagues from Digital Science (Ashlea, Monika, Jonathan, and Alex) gave an update on three of the HRA Platforms: HRA Analyzer, HRA Reporter, and HRA Open. We talked about what they are and how they work along with how you can participate.