August 27, 2025
ABRF Members,
To expand ABRF's access to information and resources on the rapidly changing environment for research funding and policy, ABRF recently joined Research!America.
We're pleased to share more information on the resources available to all ABRF members:
At a time where the need has never been more pronounced, Research!America offers a collaborative environment where professionals come together to affect positive change. By joining Research!America, you are not only joining an alliance but also becoming part of a movement. Together we can champion research and innovation, accelerate progress, and pave the way for a healthier future for all.
Membership in our alliance is a declaration of solidarity with a community of advocates, including members from across the full R&D ecosystem, dedicated to amplifying the voice of research and innovation on a national scale that shapes the future of health care, medicine, and scientific advancement.
Research!America alliance benefits include:
- Mary's Weekly Letter – Weekly updates on the federal funding and policy landscape, pertinent insights, and upcoming events
- Invitations for networking opportunities through weekly virtual discussions, and annual events such as the Advocacy Awards and our National Health Research Forum with leaders and experts from political offices, federal agencies, academia, independent research institutes, industry, patient advocacy groups, and the Research!America Board of Directors .
- Research!America policy and strategic communication experts on staff to brainstorm new efforts, amplify your work, and facilitate meetings with other members, industry leaders, and federal agencies.
- Public opinion surveys to inform effective advocacy and civic engagement efforts .
Together, we can make a profound impact on the well-being of our nation and beyond.
You can sign up to receive regular updates from Research!America through this link: https://contact.researchamerica.org/stayinformed?fbclid=IwAR0uNIoctNiJ57EfHLoE97-CfhbwGDU2bYMssuDK4DJKzUm4VXASQKgaM8U
Please list ABRF as your organization.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Thank you.