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.
ORCID ROI for Funders – What Do We Gain With ORCID? [Webinar, May 14, 2019]
WebinarMany HRA members have asked what the ROI is for requiring their awardees to use ORCID in the application compared with what funders get from becoming members of the HRA-ORCID Consortium (allowing funders to integrate ORCID). Jamie McKee from proposalCENTRAL gave us a webinar to make it all clear! See…
Staff Scientist Panel [Webinar, May 20, 2019]
WebinarPanelists: Shirley Tilghman (president emerita, Princeton University), Lida Beninson (Program Officer, NASEM), and Laura Contreras-Ruiz (staff scientist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.) The changing landscape of biological research has changed the day-to-day tasks of the typical research lab so that PIs are more involved in grant writing and lab management, creating a…
Evolving Intellectual Property Policy: Overview and Implementation [HRA Members Meeting, Spring 2019]
MeetingThe research supported by non-profit funders may result in new products, inventions, new technology and new concepts – called intellectual property (IP). These deliverables may provide an unforeseen and potentially significant return on investment for non-profits whose funds helped to support the research from which the IP was derived. Whether…
Supporting the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers [HRA Members Meeting, Spring 2019]
MeetingChanges to policy and practice to attract and retain a vibrant biomedical research workforce have been recently suggested. In this session, HRA members will learn about the NAS Report, Breaking Through, which provides specific recommendations to overcome barriers facing the next generation of biomedical researchers. Additionally, we will hear about…
Cost of Research: Are Current Fellowship Models Still “Current”? [HRA Members Meeting, Spring 2019]
MeetingAs new discoveries and technological advancements continue to enhance our scientific knowledge, the question arises as to whether current funding models are keeping pace in this rapidly changing environment. Indeed, the advent of sophisticated approaches to solve scientific questions, as well as policies around sharing this information with other researchers…
A Funder’s Role: Advancing Science Through Effective Communication [HRA Members Meeting, Spring 2019]
MeetingScience communication is part of a scientist’s everyday life, and in order to be an effective scientist, one must be an effective communicator. Scientists must give talks, write papers and proposals, communicate with a variety of audiences, and educate others. In this session, we will explore the goals and objectives…
Beyond Co-Funding: Stronger Together Part II [HRA Members Meeting, Spring 2019]
MeetingCollaboration can be critical to advancing scientific discoveries; likewise, forging strong relationships with other biomedical research grant makers can elevate the work accomplished by each organization, advancing their respective missions. Building on the momentum from the previous Members’ Meeting in Durham, this session will continue the collaboration discussion, bringing new…
Creating a Data Sharing Policy: A Road Map
DocumentIs your organization considering adopting a data sharing policy (DSP), but you’re not sure where to begin? During a breakout session of the Data Sharing Working Group at the Spring 2019 Members Meeting, HRA members worked to develop this guide. This “road map” provide an overview of the process, and…
HRA Members present Community Force and Foundant [Webinar, January 16, 2019]
WebinarThe Grants Administration Working Group held a webinar that featured presentations from fellow HRA members on their respective grants management databases. • Catrina Bryant from the Beckman Foundation spoke about Community Force • Richard Ha from NYSCF spoke on Foundant
HRA Reporter goes Public [Webinar, January 24, 2019]
WebinarHRA Reporter* goes Public! We are excited to announce that a public version of HRA Reporter is coming soon! Digital Science will be connecting with the designated contact for each organization to determine your organization’s desired level of participation, and is also developing a useful set of FAQs. We look forward to…
Mentoring in the Research Workforce [Webinar, January 22, 2019]
WebinarThis webinar featured a presentation by Christine Pfund, PhD, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who studies the science of mentoring in STEMM. Dr. Pfund is currently a PI on the NIH National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) and is the director of the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in…
Grants Program Analysis Working Group [Call, November 29, 2018]
WebinarThe Grants Program Analysis Working Group hosted a very productive call on November 29. We’d like to provide you with a few highlights from the call, to keep you updated on what the group is up to. We also encourage anyone interested in this group to join us! If you…