To help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on biomedical research, we will be collecting, creating and posting resources developed by HRA staff, HRA members, and the broader community. Please let us know how we can help you.
Upcoming Events
Lost in Translation: Bridging the Gap Between Non-Dilutive Funders and Investors in new Therapeutic, Medical Device and Diagnostic Tool Development [April 7, 2026]
4/7/26 12pm-1pm ET
As 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…
2026 CEO Roundtables [April 15, 2026]
4/15/26 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…
June Grants Administration Community Open Mic [June 24, 2026]
6/24/26 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…
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.
BY THE NUMBERS
over 55,000
Awards contained in HRA Analyzer
$17.6
Billion total HRA member funding in HRA Analyzer
$1 Bil
February is Heart Health month. HRA Members provide over 1 billion dollars in support for Cardiovascular Research!
Latest Resources
Topic: 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 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…
Please join Health Research Alliance (HRA) staff to learn more about activities and resources available to HRA members! These sessions are for new member organizations, new staff at existing members, or ANYONE who wants to learn about HRA’s many activities. Please register yourself or encourage your team to register to learn…
Recent News
2022 Impact Report
Dear HRA Members, I hope that 2023 is off to a great start. It definitely is for HRA, and follows a very productive 2022! Please explore HRA’s 2022 Impact Report (or the interactive version below) to learn about all the valuable things HRA and HRA members accomplished in 2022. As…
January 17, 2023COVID-19 Impact on Biomedical Research Funding Organizations
COVID-19 Impact on Biomedical Research Funding Organizations A Survey of the Health Research Alliance Membership The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to create a disruptive and measurable imprint on nonprofit organizations. In addition to disrupting the health and safety of the workforce, the pandemic challenges the fundamental ways nonprofits are…
January 19, 20222021 Impact Report
Dear HRA Members, Once again, HRA and HRA member organizations were challenged with uncertainty and anxiety about what we should be doing in the “here and now,” but also how to prepare for the future. But once again, we all rose to the challenge. We collected data, provided resources and…
January 13, 2022HRA Happenings – June 23rd, 2022
Dear HRA members, Congratulations to HRA and HRA members for being a major part of the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s lead story “Push for Diversity Among Biomedical Grant Makers Gains New Momentum”! Also, help me welcome our newest HRA member organizations! Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Hearing Health Foundation If you are counting…
June 23, 2022HRA Happenings – May 26th, 2022
Dear HRA members, We have quite a few events planned for this summer, including two to foster professional development for staff of HRA members. Hopefully this is one more perk you can offer to help retain your awesome employees! The event list is long so remember to scroll down to…
May 26, 2022HRA Happenings – April 28th, 2022
Dear HRA members, Congratulations to the Program Committee for putting on another very valuable meeting! Below are the links to the resource page for each session. There you can find the recording, the speaker’s slides, and (for the Open Science and DEI sessions) a document consolidating speakers’ links/resources. The entire…
April 28, 2022Featured 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.