Advocacy Awards
The 2026 Advocacy Awards took place on March 10, 2026, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. Nominations for the 2027 Advocacy Awards will open in June.
Established in 1996, the Advocacy Awards are an annual, signature event for Research!America and the research community. Through the Awards and in partnership with our supporters, we are able to:
- Honor individuals and organizations whose leadership efforts have advanced our nation’s commitment to medical, health, and scientific research.
- Inspire the next generation of medical and health research advocates.
- Shine a spotlight on the value of scientific innovation and public health.