Why Join

At the heart of every breakthrough in health, medicine, and science lies the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the unwavering commitment to research and development. Academic research institutions like yours serve as the cornerstone of this pursuit, driving innovation, discovery, and progress that impact lives worldwide. 

 By joining forces with us, you and your team of leaders, faculty, staff, and students elevate the visibility of the indispensable role that academic research institutions play in shaping the future of health care, public health, medicine, and scientific advancement. 

As a part of the Research!America alliance, academic members will enjoy:   

• Partnership on advocacy efforts that champion increasing federal funding for critical R&D-focused agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Science Foundation and others that support medical and health research conducted at academic institutions throughout the country.  
• Access to resources such as weekly intelligence on the federal funding and policy landscape and public opinion survey data that equip you, your staff, faculty and students with the knowledge and support needed to drive your policy and regulatory goals forward. 
• Opportunities to connect with key congressional staff and federal officials and to engage with fellow research advocates ensuring policymakers hear and heed the call for sustained investment in research and innovation. 
• Opportunities to engage with top federal officials, industry leaders, and patient advocates at our National Health Research Forum, Advocacy Awards event, and during weekly alliance member meetings.  
• Access to invaluable opportunities for early-career researchers, like our annual Early Career Researcher Summit, that provides a unique opportunity to foster connections, gain insights, and provide training to navigate the complexities of the R&D ecosystem with confidence. 

Innovation, the driving force behind progress, demands robust investment and bold action. Now more than ever, it is imperative that industry leaders connect with the full R&D ecosystem to shape the strategies that will propel us forward. 

The Research!America alliance stands at the forefront of this endeavor through our congressional advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and convening authority. Innovation thrives on collaboration, where industry engagement, the patient voice, and federal investment intersect. 

As a part of the Research!America alliance, industry members will enjoy:   

• Partnership on issues critical to the shaping policy that impacts innovation such as the ramifications of enforcing Bayh-Dole legislation, IRA implementation, the alignment of FDA approvals and Medicare coverage, and protecting economic incentives for private sector innovation.  
• Access to programs like the National Health Research Forum, Capitol Hill briefings, our Early Career Summitt, and members-only discussions that address critical issues that impact the well-being of our nation, the R&D workforce pipeline, our economy, and, most importantly, patients.  
• The opportunity to join a community of advocates at the annual Advocacy Awards to celebrate individuals and organizations whose unwavering commitment to advocacy for research and innovation has propelled medical and public health progress.  
• The confidence in knowing that Research!America advocates for policies that favor innovation in all sectors and increased federal funding for medical and health R&D-focused agencies at levels that keep pace with scientific opportunity.   

Professional societies stand as a pillar of education and advocacy, championing the critical importance of investing in medical and scientific research to enhance the health and well-being of all individuals. 

The collective voice of the Research!America alliance amplifies the call for increased federal funding for our nation's health, medical, and scientific R&D-focused federal agencies. 

As a part of the Research!America alliance, professional society members will enjoy:   

• A collaborative environment where professionals come together to affect positive change, elevating the importance of advocating for science and health, shaping policies and practices that will improve health outcomes for generations to come.
• Access to a wealth of resources such as weekly intelligence on the federal funding and policy landscape and public opinion survey data that equip you, your staff, and members with the knowledge and support needed to drive your policy and regulatory goals forward. 
• Opportunities to connect with key congressional staff and federal officials and to engage with other research advocates as relevant funding and policy issues arise.   
• Participation in our National Health Research Forum, which serves as a platform to engage with top federal officials, industry leaders, and national media and delve into crucial issues vital to the well-being of our nation, fostering dialogue and driving meaningful action.   

Patient advocacy groups stand as champions, helping lead the charge in accelerating research and development. At the forefront of this collaborative effort is the Research!America alliance, a driving force in advocating, with one voice representing the full R&D ecosystem.   

As a part of the Research!America alliance, patient advocacy members will enjoy:   

• Being part of a united voice advocating for increased federal funding for our nation's health, medical, and scientific R&D-focused agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and for patient-centric policies.  
• Support for your policy and advocacy objectives and amplification of your advocacy efforts by ensuring that we speak with a collective voice about the importance of the patient perspective remaining a central focus in policy discussions, funding decisions, and at every stage of the research and development process.   
• Participation in programs like the National Health Research Forum, Capitol Hill briefings and members-only discussions, that address critical issues that impact the well-being of our nation, the R&D workforce pipeline, our economy, and, most importantly, patients.    
• Access to a comprehensive suite of advocacy tools, briefing papers, public opinion survey data, and more. These resources enhance your ability to advance your advocacy efforts independently or in collaboration with fellow alliance members, maximizing impact and driving meaningful change.