HRA Launches:
Inclusive Grantmaking Initiative
HRA Happenings
HRA Is Hiring!
The Health Research Alliance is excited to announce that we are recruiting a Project Lead for our new Inclusive Grantmaking Initiative (IGI). The Project Lead will also be a Civic Science Associate and part of the Rita Allen Foundation’s Civic Science Program. Details for the position can be found here. I…
November 28, 2022Exploring 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, 2022COVID-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 BY THE NUMBERS
107
We are 107 funders collaborating to impact investment in research
$21.2B
To date, we have provided $21.2 billion in research funding
66,000
More than 66,000 grantees are beneficiaries of our funding
Upcoming Events
2022 CEO Roundtables
11/29
HRA will be hosting quarterly roundtables giving CEOs (including Presidents, Executive Directors, etc) of HRA Member organizations the opportunity to network and learn from their peers. Previous roundtables discussions have covered strategic planning and human resource issues such as remote and hybrid work, compensation, and expanding programs under increasing expense…
Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership
Monthly: next one December 8, 2022
I will be hosting “Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership” webinars every month. These sessions are for: new member organizations new staff at existing members ANYONE who wants to learn about HRA’s many activities Please register yourself or encourage your team to signup to learn more about how…
Upcoming Meetings
Spring 2023 HRA Members Meeting (The Beckman Center, Irvine, CA)
March 21 & 22, 2023
Hosted by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
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 Inclusive Grantmaking Initiative Civic Science Associate (2022)
Sponsor of the Cultural Competency Training workshops by BMe (2021)
Sponsor of the Fall 2022 Members Meeting
Sponsor of Research Workforce working group intern (2021)
Sponsor of the Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Essay Challenge (2021)
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Sponsor of HRA’s Explore the Value of Open Program (2022), the Cultural Competency Training workshops by BMe and COVID Impact Survey (2021)