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
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…
Getting The Most from Your HRA Membership [May 13, 2026]
5/13/26 1pm-1:30pm ET
HRA hosts quarterly webinars where members can learn more about our activities and resources. 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 more about how…
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…
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
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
Exploring the Value of Open (EVO) Program
Hi HRA Members, I hope you are all as excited about OSTP’s recently issued memorandum on Increasing Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research Results as I am! There is definitely growing momentum in support of research sharing, and HRA is here to help you capitalize on that momentum. Our new…
September 6, 20222022 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, 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.