Listed below are some of the resources provided during the April 21, 2022 "Enhancing Program Performance Using Logic Models” session during the spring virtual members meeting. Resources for "intro to logic models": Logic Model definitions NSF Logic Model Template W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Summary of W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model UK Arthritis Research logic model Presented during the session: Early Career Investigator: NIH K award logic model Early Career Investigator: Career Development Award Logic Model Template Disease Based: Research Progress IBD Ventures (Crohn's & Colitis) Breakout Session Logic Model Examples Other examples: Clinical and Translational logic model template Disease... read more →
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If you are not happy with the results below please do another searchThe Research Workforce and Early Career Development Community held an Open Mic session on the Funder’s role in Professional Development for Early Career Investigators (ECIs). The Open Mic session started with brief presentations about BWF’s and Simon’s Career Development strategies which are detailed on this google sheet. We then heard from many other HRA members about what they do to provide mentoring, networking and other professional development opportunities and keep their awardees and alumni engaged with the mission of the organization. See the google sheet for details. If your opportunities aren’t listed please add them! It is very helpful for... read more →
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Dear HRA Member or Potential Member! Thank you for your interest in the benefits of HRA membership. Below is a very detailed description of the perks of HRA membership - a self-guided tour if you will. But I am happy to walk you and/or other members of your team through all the perks that come with HRA membership. If you want to schedule a zoom call with me to take a “virtual tour” of HRA Activities through the lens of www.HealthRA.org please send an email to Maryrose[at]HealthRA[dot]org. Otherwise, read on for details enumerating the benefits of membership.... read more →
Evidence has shown that a diverse healthcare workforce not only improves patient care outcomes, it also allows organizations to be more productive, creative and innovative. Still, minorities face slower promotion rates and are significantly less represented in leadership and academic career positions. In addition to curated resources and events on diversity, HRA also has dedicated the Research Workforce and Early Career Development Working Group focused on helping HRA members build a diverse, motivated, and committed research workforce. Statements by the Community In response to recent events, many organizations in the scientific community have posted powerful statements condemning racism and committing to push... read more →
The theme of the October 2018 Regional Members Meeting (hosted by HHMI) was Diversity and Inclusion. After an active networking breakfast, Dr, Hannah Valantine, NIH’s first Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity, kicked off the meeting. Dr. Valantine presented compelling data as to why diversity matters. For instance, her data showed that papers written by a diverse group received more citations and published in journals with higher impact factors, demonstrating that diversity improves the quality of science. Dr. Valantine described NIH’s various efforts such as the Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative, the National Research Mentoring Network, and the... read more →
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HRA’s Exploring the Value of “Open” (EVO) Program As part of the EVO program, we are collecting HRA members' policies to encourage or require various aspect of open science such as data sharing, publishing open access, or using preprints. Please add your policies... read more →
Many HRA members have as part of their missions to advance not only medical science but to also foster the next generation of scientists. HRA is committed to helping HRA members learn, share and implement strategies that will result in a stable and healthy scientific workforce. Many issues affect Early Career Investigators disproportionality (like maternity leave, work-life balance, and career changes). But other issues such as creating a diverse scientific workforce and an inclusive research culture are critical for a sustainable and productive workforce spanning all career stages. In addition to curated resources and events on diversity, HRA also has... read more →