You can take action. With our information and tools you can help ensure that research to improve health is a funding and policy priority.
Take Action!
Use our newest advocacy resource, Porter's Principles for Meetings with Members of Congress, to reach out to your congressional delegation during the Independence Day recess (June 29-July 3).
Write to your congressional delegation now to let them know you support a 10% increase for NIH in FY 2010.
Research!America Takes Action
Research!America sent a letter to Congress in support of increasing the NIH, CDC, AHRQ and NSF budgets in FY 2010. A personalized copy was sent to each office.
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 FY10 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 your congressional delegation now to let them know you support a 10% increase for NIH in FY 2010.
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 Web sites, Your Candidates-Your Health and Your Congress-Your Health.
In 2006, Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation established Your Candidates-Your Health to educate voters on their candidates' views on health and research. In 2008, Research!America and our partners launched Your Candidates-Your Health 2008 asking presidential and congressional candidates to share their views on these important issues.
Only 11% of Americans say they are well-informed about their elected officials' positions on research. To improve this number, Research!America and our partners invited all members of Congress to complete a questionnaire about where they stand on medical, health and scientific research and other issues that affect our health.