Russ Paulsen Named New President and CEO

Research!America is pleased to announce its selection of Russ Paulsen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4.

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Statement on 2027 Budget Request

Research!America is deeply disappointed by President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to Congress. The proposal would be a giant step backward for American health and innovation.

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Infographic titled “Nearly 7 in 10 Say Congress Should Invest More Taxpayer Dollars to Advance S&T.” A donut chart shows survey responses: 68% yes, 17% no, and 16% not sure. Text asks whether Congress should invest more taxpayer dollars to advance science and technology in the U.S. Party breakdown indicates 80% of Democrats and 65% of Republicans say yes (both up from 2025), compared with 54% of independents. Source notes a January 2026 Research!America poll conducted with Zogby Analytics.

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Our Research!America-commissioned survey reveals that nearly 7 in 10 Americans across the political spectrum say Congress should invest more taxpayer dollars to advance science and technology.

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Trump’s Budget Again Calls for Billions in NIH Cuts

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Research!America Congratulates Recipients of the 2025-2026 Civic Science Award and Microgrant Programs

Arlington, Va. – Research!America is proud to congratulate the recipients of its 2025-2026 Civic Engagement

 

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Can You Name A Living Scientist?

“Can you name a living scientist?”   That may seem like an easy question, but over the

 

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Research!America to Honor Top Medical and Health Leaders at Advocacy Awards Event

Arlington, Va. – Research!America is pleased to announce recipients of the Edwin C. Whitehead Award

 
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