NIH peer review: Criterion scores completely account for racial disparities in overall impact scores [Science Advances, June 2020]
An updated look at the funding gaps between white and black applicants for NIH’s R01 awards.
The context of diversity [Science, November 2019]
Written by Dr. Cato T. Laurencin who is chairing the Academies’ Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
Topic choice contributes to the lower rate of NIH awards to African-American/black scientists [Sceince Advances, October 2019]
Despite efforts to promote diversity there remains a lower rate of funding of R01 applications submitted by African-American/black scientists relative to white scientists.
COGR Webinar on University Compensation Policies
Document | WebinarIn April the Council on Government Relations (COGR) hosted a webinar title “A Focus on Compensation Polices Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis” to learn from universities about their policies relating to supporting faculty and research.
Transforming to Virtual Scientific Conferences
Document | Listserv SummaryMany HRA members are shifting their scientific conferences to virtual. This document compiles tips, benefits, and lessons learned for those planning to switch conferences or meetings to virtual in the future. The information comes from HRA members’ posts to the listserv, as well as information from and links to published…
Summary of Select Reopening Guidelines
DocumentThis summary is in response to a question posted to the listserv asking if members had reopening guidelines. HRA staff reviewed existing guidelines from the CDC and other places, and summarized them in the attached document. Some of the most helpful documents from which guidance was taken are listed below….
AFP Virtual Meeting Case Study 2020
DocumentAssociation of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)annual conference: AFP’s annual meeting, originally scheduled for the end of March, had to quickly transition to a virtual event. Nearly 1000 attendees heard from speakers, engaged with sponsors and exhibitors, and networked with fellow attendees over the same three days of the original in-person conference….
Open Science Landscape [Webinar, April 14, 2020]
Document | WebinarHRA has consolidated the Open Science Task Force and the Data Sharing Working Group since the group objectives are overlapping. This webinar will be of interest whether your organization would like to get up to speed on basic, current information related to Open Science or already has policies in place….
Introduction to the ORCID US Community Consortium [Webinar, May 13, 2020]
Document | WebinarHRA members now have the opportunity to join a well-established ORCID consortium led by LYRASIS called the ORCID US Community. This webinar described the many benefits to belonging to this consortium including help with GMS integration and many valuable community resources that help with logistics, but also help funders convince stakeholders of…
HRA Analyzer Webinar Series
Document | WebinarThis series is designed as an introduction to HRA Analyzer, our members-only online awards database. If you have never worked with Analyzer before, we strongly encourage you to view the kickoff webinar recording from April 30. 4/30 • Kickoff Webinar This first webinar in the HRA Analyzer series presented an…
COVID-19 Funder Responses
DocumentHRA members shared how their organizations are preparing for or responding to COVID-19 via our listserv. We added that data to a broader set of responses compiled by a team at the Simons Foundation. The resulting spreadsheet has responses for a wide variety of funders. If you would like your organization added…
COGR’s FAQs and Resources on COVID-19’s Impact to Federal Awards
DocumentThe Council on Governmental Relations (HRA’s partner in the NFRI initiative) is compiling guidance and actions by specific agencies and offices within the federal government. You can see agency-specific (e.g. NIH, OMB or NSF) guidance. You can also view COGR’s Federal Agency Guidance Matrix (Updated) as well as many other…
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).