Continuing the Discussion: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce [May 11, 2026]
WebinarThis follow-up webinar builds on the HRA November Members Meeting session, Navigating Shifts: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce, bringing back cross-sector leaders to continue the conversation. As federal priorities, funding, and regulations evolve, their effects on biomedical research, and the workforce behind it, are becoming increasingly…
Lost in Translation: Bridging the Gap Between Non-Dilutive Funders and Investors in new Therapeutic, Medical Device and Diagnostic Tool Development [April 7, 2026]
WebinarAs funders of early-stage medical research, HRA member organizations play a pivotal role in moving promising science from the lab toward real-world impact. A journey that everyone agrees takes too long and costs too much. This webinar is designed to help close one underappreciated gap in that process: the difference…
March Grants Administration Community Open Mic [March 26, 2026]
WebinarTopic: Building and Sustaining an Impactful Scientific Advisory Board Join us in this session as we dive into the mechanics of establishing a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and their vital role in helping organizational success in accelerating research progress. We will explore the “how-to’s” of vetting and oversight, compare the…
March Federal Policy Members Roundtable [March 23, 2026]
WebinarMarch Federal Policy Members Roundtable 2025 brought many federal policy concerns for biomedical research funders. The 2026 budget has been approved, avoiding some concerning proposed cuts to science funding, but continuing threats to research remain. HRA invites all members to come together for a Members Roundtable on “Navigating a New…
Grants Administration Community: 2026 Kick-off and Looking Ahead [February 25, 2026]
WebinarThe Grants Administration Learning Community meeting was on Wednesday, February 25th, and was be a kick-off call for 2026. We will be sharing our accomplishments in 2025 and will be looking at the year ahead. As always, our programming is designed to bring greatest interest/benefit to HRA members, so we…
Defending Science: A Roadmap for Action
DocumentThis resource, created in partnership with Protect Democracy, provides practical guidance to help HRA members proactively safeguard scientific integrity, navigate political and funding challenges, and respond effectively to external pressures. Access this resource to equip your organization’s leaders and community with strategies to strengthen resilience, coordinate advocacy, and ensure that science…
US Policy Impact on Cancer Research and Medical Science: How AACR is working with the broader advocacy community to defend medical research [February 19, 2026]
WebinarDescription: For decades, the National Institutes of Health has been the nation’s cornerstone of medical research, driving basic discoveries that have led to groundbreaking treatments, increasing survival rates, and enhanced quality of life for patients. However, during the past year, we have witnessed major changes throughout the entire medical research…
Exploring Immigration Resources for trainees-International Student Resource Center [February 11, 2026]
Webinar2/11/26 12pm ET – virtual via Zoom – Webinars We are excited to extend an invitation to the HRA community to attend an upcoming presentation hosted by the International Student Resource Center of the Talent Mobility Fund, a program of Renaissance Philanthropy. Description The International Student Resource Center (ISRC) provides immigration information and…
Advocacy Training for HRA Members [January 22, 2026]
WebinarEvent Description: The Health Research Alliance will host an advocacy training on January 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, led by Research!America staff Erin Darbouze, MPH, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Savannah Sims, PhD, Director, Global Health R&D Advocacy. The session will cover advocacy fundamentals, communicating effectively with lawmakers,…
From DEI to Health Equity: Navigating Language, Risk, and Impact in Biomedical Research Funding [January 20, 2026]
WebinarDescription: As biomedical research funders continue to advance equity in science, many are grappling with how to sustain meaningful work amid shifting legal, political, and organizational landscapes. This webinar offers a timely exploration of the evolving language and strategy—from traditional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks to a more targeted…
Research Workforce & Early Career Development Learning Community Open Mic Discussion [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingAs the Fall HRA Members Meeting comes to a close, this open mic session invites attendees to reflect on the insights, strategies, and challenges discussed over the past two days—particularly those impacting the biomedical research workforce and early career development. Rather than focusing on a single theme, this session will…
Navigating Shifts: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingFederal policy decisions shape the landscape of biomedical research and profoundly influence the careers, stability, and diversity of the scientific workforce. Ongoing shifts are particularly consequential for early career researchers and workforce development programs, which often serve as the entry points into scientific careers. Understanding and anticipating the effects of…
Professional Development Workshop: Storytelling for Impact [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingIn this interactive workshop, a professional facilitator will introduce participants to a robust framework for how to narrate and illustrate impact effectively. This framework will help participants how to develop compelling narratives for their specific audiences, craft an effective story arc, and understand the importance of ethical and asset-based storytelling….
What’s the Story? Making Science Funding Meaningful to the Public [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingIn today’s rapidly shifting federal funding landscape, it is critical to be able to clearly articulate the importance of the need to fund innovative and transformative research, from basic science to translational and clinical research. Building public trust is one tool that may help enable more support for scientific research…
Why are we here and what impact can we have? A reflection of and vision for biomedical research funding and philanthropic and non-profit involvement [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingThis session explores a historical view of how the biomedical research enterprise has been funded and how philanthropic and non-profit organizations fit into this enterprise. Speakers will address the advent of government support for science and its infrastructure in the United States along with how that research funding intertwines with…
Therapeutic Development Community Session – Not Just Funders: Nonprofits as Ecosystem Builders [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingBringing medical breakthroughs from labs to patients takes more than funding — it requires intentional strategies to build supportive communities, provide access to the right tools, and connect innovators with the resources they need. This session will explore how nonprofits are stepping into this broader role: protecting ideas, sparking connections,…
Lessons in Rare Disease: Funding, Review, and Sustaining Efforts [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingRare disease research faces unique funding challenges—limited donor pools, few established researchers, and persistent gaps in scientific knowledge. This session explores creative funding strategies, from forging partnerships to leveraging non-traditional donors, insights into the proposal review process, and examines how to catalyze progress in under-resourced fields. We’ll discuss how to…
AI Community Call: The NovaGen Research Fund [December 8, 2025]
WebinarThe NovaGen Research Fund (NGRF) is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former NIH scientists and contractors. NGRF serves as a research hub dedicated to advancing and preserving bioinformatics and AI tools, applications, and resources that support the broader biomedical research community. NGRF maintains stewardship of a vital…
Welcome and Meet the Meeting Sponsors [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingThis initial session introduced HRA members to our sponsoring host, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Conquer Cancer, and our funding sponsors, the Alzheimer’s Association, BrightFocus Foundation, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and the Donaghue Foundation. Representatives from each organization highlighted their nonprofit biomedical funding mission and how the organization interfaces with the…
Open Science 202: Monitoring Open Science Compliance of Awardees [November 5, 2025]
WebinarThis session of the Open Science Learning Community discussed monitoring Open Science compliance of awardees. The group discussed why open science compliance matters, what tools are available, and what current practices entail. There was also an overview of compliance components as they relate to publications, data and code, and tangible…
Program Evaluation Community Call – Introducing RAiD: A Persistent Identifier for Research Projects [October 23, 2025]
WebinarIn this session, participants learned about RAiD (Research Activity Identifier), a Persistent Identifier (PID) for research projects that is recognized as the ISO 23527:2022 international standard. Established in 2022 as an international standard for identifying, tracking, and recognizing research projects, RAiD is a new PID that can be used in addition to ORCID…
October Grants Administration Community Open Mic [October 22, 2025]
WebinarThis Grants Administration Community Open Mic focused on non-compliance (e.g. not submitting reports to closeout, returning unspent funds, research misconduct, etc.) and how different organizations handle such issues. As a reminder, the Grants Admin Community holds monthly webinars in an open mic-style format—unless there is a topic that lends itself to…
Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership [August 14, 2025]
WebinarHealth Research Alliance (HRA) staff presented a short webinar to inform attendees about the activities and resources available to HRA members. Check out the recording and linked slide deck for more information about HRA’s events, activities, and resources.
Program/Mission-Related Investments Discussion [August 12, 2025]
WebinarMembers of the Health Research Alliance gathered for a discussion on Program- and/or Mission-Related Investments (PRI/MRIs). The purpose of this discussion was to identify peer funders who are active in this space, or who may be considering PRI/MRIs, and to share best practices.