Advocacy Resources
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The SRI Research Policy Affairs Committee (RPAC) has collected resources from various partners in the advocacy space, including FASEB, the Endocrine Society, and the American Physiological Society.
Have resources to share, or want to learn more about RPAC and how you can participate? Email info@sri-online.org for information!
Sign up for Newsletters and Alerts
- FASEB E-Action Alerts – sign up link
- FASEB Washington Update Newsletter – Prior Issues | Subscribe (due to GDPR regulations, individuals must affirmatively opt-in to a subscription)
- APS Action Alerts. Stay informed about policy issues and urgent action opportunities
- APS Women’s Health Research Initiative Updates
How to Start, Prepare, and Engage with Representatives
- Getting Started as a Research Advocate
- Planning a Congressional Visit
- Tips on How to Contact Congress
Contact Your Representatives
- All Senators can be found at senate.gov and all Representatives at house.gov
- Use this FASEB letter template to request a meeting with Elected officials
Get involved:
- The Endocrine Society has advocacy opportunities at all levels – fill out this form to get involved in Hill Days, Congressional Briefings, and more.
- FASEB's Advocacy Town Hall Meetings – Description | Registration
- How to get involved in science policy as an early-career scientist
Feel like you need more? Consider the APS How to Advocate for Science Learning Course.
General Resources:
- State Funding Fact Sheets
- Advocacy Tool Kit
- Biomedical Research Workforce Fact Sheets
- Make sure your state representatives understand the impact of NIH funding on your state.