Save the date (Nov. 19-20) for the Fall 2025 HRA Members Meeting!
HRA Happenings
HRA Dues Increase for Calendar Year 2026
Dear HRA members, The HRA Board of Directors and HRA staff spent considerable time during 2025 examining the history of HRA’s operating expenses and dues, as well as conducting a benchmarking analysis with similar organizations. HRA established its initial dues structure in 2006 and then raised dues by 25% in…
July 7, 2025HRA Happenings – June 2025
HRA Quarterly Newsletter – June 2025 View this newsletter as a PDF Dear HRA Members, Happy summer! I hope you are all having a wonderful start to the season and have time planned to spend with your families and loved ones! Welcome to the first installment of the 2025 HRA…
June 24, 20252024 Impact Report
Dear HRA members, Thank you for your support and engagement during 2024, which was a year of transition for HRA! Please join Jenna and I in celebrating the accomplishments and impact of the Health Research Alliance community, which we’ve summarized in our 2024 Impact Report. We look forward to continuing…
January 15, 2025Introduction to HRA’s New Executive Director
Dear HRA members, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Health Research Alliance. My first 30 days as the Executive Director have been exciting and fulfilling! I have spent time getting to know the amazing HRA staff and interns, as well as some Board…
July 29, 2024HRA Names Christine Riordan, Ph.D. as their new Executive Director
The Health Research Alliance (HRA) announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director, Dr. Christine Riordan, effective June 17, 2024. Christine Riordan, Ph.D. Dr. Riordan will succeed retiring HRA Executive Director, Dr. Maryrose Franko, and will take on the leadership of the HRA, representing more than 100 nonprofit funders…
May 13, 20242023 Impact Report
Dear HRA members, In addition to sharing HRA’s 2023 Impact Report to celebrate our year of collective achievements, Jenna and I want to express our sincere appreciation for your on-going support and dedication to the mission of HRA. We could not have made the impact we did without you! We…
January 11, 2024HRA BY THE NUMBERS
116
We are 100+ funders collaborating to impact investment in research
$25B
To date, we have provided over $25 billion in research funding
85,000
More than 85,000 grantees are beneficiaries of our funding
Upcoming Events
Program/Mission-Related Investments Discussion
8/12/25 12:30 - 1:30PM ET
Join members of the Health Research Alliance for this discussion on Program- and/or Mission-Related Investments (PRI/MRIs). The purpose of this discussion will be to identify peer funders who are active in this space, or who may be considering PRI/MRIs, and to share best practices.
Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership
8/14/25 1-1:30PM ET
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…
Upcoming Meetings
Fall 2025 HRA Members Meeting
11/19/25 (afternoon and evening reception) - 11/20/25 (full day)
The Fall 2025 Health Research Alliance Members Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 20 in Alexandria, VA, hosted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) offices and sponsored by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, BrightFocus Foundation, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and The…
HRA members’ generous support above and beyond dues enables HRA to provide additional value to members and increase our impact. Thank you!
Sponsor of the Fall 2024 Members Meeting
Sponsor of the Fall 2024 Members Meeting
Sponsor of the Fall 2024 Members Meeting
Sponsor of the Fall 2024 Members Meeting
Sponsor of the Inclusive Grantmaking Initiative Civic Science Associate (2023), and the 2024 HRA Convening on Bullying and Harassment
Host of the 2024 New York Regional HRA Meeting