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Upcoming Events
From DEI to Health Equity: Navigating Language, Risk, and Impact in Biomedical Research Funding
1/20/26 2-3PM ET
Description: 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…
2026 CEO Roundtables
1/21/26 12-1PM ET
HRA will be hosting monthly roundtables giving CEOs (including Presidents, Executive Directors, etc.) of HRA Member organizations the opportunity to network and learn from their peers. Previous roundtable discussions have covered strategic planning and human resource issues such as remote and hybrid work, compensation, and expanding programs under increasing expense…
Advocacy Training for HRA Members
1/22/26 1-2PM ET
Event 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,…
US Policy Impact on Cancer Research and Medical Science: How AACR is working with the broader advocacy community to defend medical research
2/19/26 1-2PM ET
Description: 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…
Our Mission
The Health Research Alliance, a collaborative member organization of nonprofit research funders, is committed to maximizing the impact of biomedical research to improve human health.
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Latest Resources
As 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…
Federal 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…
In 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….
Recent News
HRA Happenings – December 2025
HRA Quarterly Newsletter – December 2025 PDF Version Available Here Dear HRA Members, I want to start by thanking each and every one of you for a successful Fall 2025 Members Meeting in November, hosted by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation. It was an amazing two days of networking, sharing,…
December 30, 2025HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – December 2025
HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – December 2025 (click for PDF version) Executive Summary Lasting Effects for Nonprofits due to Shutdown: After a lengthy government shutdown in 2025, a bipartisan agreement led to the reopening and funding of several federal agencies, which temporarily reinstated grant-making activities. However, the earlier disruptions, along…
December 16, 2025HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – November 2025
HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – November 2025 (click for PDF version) Executive Summary New Public Health Alliance Forms: The newly formed Governors Public Health Alliance is a nonpartisan nonprofit, which includes 14 states and territories: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode…
November 20, 2025HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – October 2025
HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – October 2025 (click for PDF version) Executive Summary Federal Government Shutdown: The federal government continues to be shutdown as Congress works to reach agreement on full-year appropriations. Research institutions nationwide are monitoring the situation closely, as resulting funding lapses are likely to immediately impact federal…
October 21, 2025HRA Happenings – September 2025
HRA Quarterly Newsletter – September 2025 PDF Version Available Here Dear HRA Members, Happy Fall! Can you believe it is almost time for our 2025 Fall Members Meeting? I cannot wait to see you all in person (or virtually) November 19-20, 2025 at our host site: Conquer Cancer, the ASCO…
September 29, 2025HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – September 2025
HRA Federal Policy Newsletter – September 2025 Welcome to HRA’s New Monthly Federal Policy Newsletter HRA is excited to launch this monthly communication to keep you informed and connected with the latest developments impacting our community. Each edition will serve as a central hub where you’ll find policy updates that…
September 9, 2025Featured Platform
HRA Analyzer
Demonstrating the impact of HRA Member funding
The HRA Analyzer is a real time, searchable database of awards made by its 75 members. As of the launch, the database represents $8.9 billion in funding and over 31,000 separate grants from 2006 to the present. Check out Digital Science’s blog post of the HRA-UberResearch partnership.