Change begins with you. Take action. Ensure that research to improve health is a funding and policy priority.
Research!America works closely with its alliance to make research to improve health a higher national priority.
What is Advocacy?
To advocate simply means to speak up, to plead the case of another or to champion a cause. It is something that most of us routinely do on behalf of our families, our neighbors, our friends and ourselves. Advocacy is democracy in action and everyone's right as a citizen.
Take Action!
Urge your members of Congress to invest in NIH, CDC, AHRQ and NSF in FY 2011.
Research!America Takes Action
Research!America released a statement on President Obama's FY 2012 budget proposal.
Research!America released a statement with FY 2011 recommendations for NIH and CDC.
Read Research!America's other letters and statements to the Obama administration, leaders in Congress and other policy makers.
Issues that Matter
We have compiled resources by topic to help you learn about and advocate for each policy issue.
- Investment in Research
Includes updated information on the FY 2011 federal research budget. - Stem Cell Research
- Competitiveness
- Prevention and Public Health
- Clinical Research
Tell Congress What You Think
Let your legislators know what’s important to you
- Learn about Congressional action by joining our Advocacy Network.
- Write to Congress now about Your Congress-Your Health.
Speaking Out
Make your voice heard on research to improve health.
Where Do Your Candidates and Elected Officials Stand on Key Health Issues?
Find out on our interactive website, Your Candidates-Your Health.
For the 2012 elections, Your Candidates–Your Health will ask candidates for Congress and the presidency to tell America their views on research and health-related issues. Responses to the 2012 questionnaire and previous responses to Your Congress–Your Health are available on the Your Candidates-Your Health website. Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation established the voter education initiative in 2006.