Advocacy: Change Begins with You
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.
Making Your Voice Heard
Utilize our resources and tools for successful advocacy.
Advocacy Resources: What You Can Do
Successful advocacy happens over time. Keep at it.
Speeches & Articles by Advocacy Leaders
Research!America leadership and board members often speak out on the need to advocate for more federal funding for health research.
Sample Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor is an effective way to make your voice heard.
Communicating with Elected Officials
It's your right as a citizen to contact your elected officials.
Research Takes Cents
Research Takes Cents compare selected American leisure spending to the costs associated with conducting research.
Then, Now, Imagine
Then-Now-Imagines describe the state of a condition or disease years ago (then), how research has improved the situation (now) and what further research might bring in the future (imagine).
Talking About Advocacy
PowerPoint slides for Research!America members to use.