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Upcoming Events
Continuing the Discussion: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce [May 11, 2026]
5/11/26 1pm-2pm ET
This 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…
Science Without the Wait: A Preprint Primer for the Open Science Community [May 14, 2026]
5/14/26 2pm-3pm ET
Preprints are changing the pace and culture of scientific communication. But what exactly are they, who’s using them, and what do good policies for them look like? This webinar brings together three expert perspectives — from ASAPbio, OpenRxiv, and Creative Commons — to give Health Research Alliance members a grounded, engaging discussion…
2026 CEO Roundtables [May 20, 2026]
5/20/26 12PM-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…
May Grants Administration Community Open Mic [May 21, 2026]
5/21/26 2pm-3pm ET
The Grants Admin Community holds monthly webinars in an open mic-style format—unless there is a topic that lends itself to an invited expert speaker(s)—around one-to-three pre-planned topics of member interest based on common listserv questions and per member request to spark candid discussion. These webinars are not limited to the…
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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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This session will explore the challenges and opportunities scientists, research administrators, and funders face in navigating misinformation within today’s information ecosystem. With a focus on rare disease research, the discussion will examine issues around data accuracy, interpretation, and the ways complex scientific findings can be misunderstood or misrepresented. Panelists will…
This 60-minute session will feature lightning talks followed by an interactive panel discussion focused on sustaining the research pipeline by strengthening support for early- and mid-career investigators. Speakers will address the impact of recent federal policy changes on junior awardees, highlight effective support strategies in the current funding climate, and…
Non-profit research funders are seeing unprecedented growth in grant submissions as needs of the research community rise and federal funding landscapes and priorities shift. This session will explore practical strategies for these organizations to manage increasing application volume while upholding fairness and scientific rigor. Panelists will discuss approaches to easing…
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.