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).