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Upcoming Events
Open Science 202: Monitoring Open Science Compliance of Awardees
11/5/25 1:00 - 2:00PM ET
Join the Open Science Learning Community to learn about monitoring Open Science compliance of awardees. We will discuss why open science compliance matters, what tools are available, and what current practices entail. There will be an overview of compliance components as they relate to publications, data and code, and tangible…
2025 CEO Roundtables
11/10/25 1-2PM ET
HRA will be hosting 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 constraints,…
Navigating Shifts: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce [Fall 2025 Members Meeting]
11/19/25 1-2PM ET
Federal policy decisions shape the landscape of biomedical research and profoundly influence the careers, stability, and diversity of the scientific workforce. Ongoing shifts are particularly consequential for early career researchers and workforce development programs, which often serve as the entry points into scientific careers. Understanding and anticipating the effects of…
Lessons in Rare Disease: Funding, Review, and Sustaining Efforts [Fall 2025 HRA Members Meeting]
11/19/25 2:30 - 3:30PM ET
Rare disease research faces unique funding challenges—limited donor pools, few established researchers, and persistent gaps in scientific knowledge.This session explores creative funding strategies, from forging partnerships to leveraging non-traditional donors, insights into the proposal review process, and examines how to catalyze progress in under-resourced fields. We’ll discuss how to support…
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 Donaghue…
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
Health Research Alliance (HRA) staff presented a short webinar to inform attendees about the activities and resources available to HRA members. Check out the recording and linked slide deck for more information about HRA’s events, activities, and resources.
Members of the Health Research Alliance gathered for a discussion on Program- and/or Mission-Related Investments (PRI/MRIs). The purpose of this discussion was to identify peer funders who are active in this space, or who may be considering PRI/MRIs, and to share best practices.
Non-profits are uniquely positioned to drive innovative, low-cost approaches to new treatment options. In this talk co-hosted by the Therapeutic Development and AI/LLM Learning Communities, Dr. Laura Kleiman, founder of Reboot Rx, shared how her organization uses AI to identify new cancer treatments from existing generic drugs—making therapies more accessible…
Recent News
2021 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, 2022HRA Happenings – April 14th, 2022
Dear HRA members, Please help me welcome our newest HRA member organizations! CARRA National Scleroderma Foundation Robertson Foundation Russell Berrie Foundation (FYI – That puts the total number of HRA members at 107!!) HRA Spring Members Meetings (April 20 and 21) *NEW* We have added 2 Networking Sessions at the…
April 14, 2022HRA Happenings – March 17, 2022
Dear HRA members, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Resources: We have had quite a few webinars in the past few weeks. Links to the slide decks and recordings can always be found on the Resources tab. Misconduct and Ethics Community call This webinar was a first step in helping funders…
March 17, 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.