Advocacy
Science serves us all
The latest proposal to slash funding to key federal agencies threatens the future of American science, resulting in lost cures, treatments and vital economic growth. ASBMB is calling on Congress to reject the proposed devastating cuts and policy changes at U.S. science agencies and reaffirm their support for biomedical research — and you can help.
Your voice as a scientist supplies the real-world perspective that policymakers need to hear. When you share your story, your expertise or your concerns, you help shape decisions that impact science funding. Advocacy isn’t just about big movements — when you engage, you help ensure that science remains a national priority.
Science serves us all. Join us in protecting American science. The tools below will help you take meaningful action to shape policy.
Our asks
- Maintain U.S. competitiveness by supporting the NIH and NSF budgets passed on a bipartisan basis by the Senate Appropriations Committee
- $48.7 billion for the National Institutes of Health
- $9 billion for the National Science Foundation
- Preserve and strengthen funding for basic science research and training for the next generation of scientists
- Ensure that any changes to NIH’s funding structure for grants is accompanied with a transition plan and appropriate funds
- The president’s budget request from earlier this year proposes a multi-year funding approach for half of NIH’s research project grants without additional funding
- Multi-year funding without an increase in budget means fewer grants and lower success rates, reducing NIH’s capacity to fund new, highly meritorious research
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Today is a critical moment to remind Congress that investments in NIH ($48.7B) and NSF ($9B) drive innovation, discovery and lifesaving treatments. #ASBMBAdvocates #ScienceServesUsAll
Basic science saves lives and fuels the economy. Strong federal investments in NIH and NSF are essential to discovery, innovation and workforce development.
Congress must support:
➡️ Predictable, sustained funding for NIH and NSF
➡️ Strong investment in basic science research and training
➡️ The bipartisan NIH and NSF budgets advanced by the Senate Appropriations Committee, including $48.7B for NIH and $9B for NSF
#ScienceServesUsAll #ASBMBAdvocates
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Talking points
Use these talking points and tips to help you have a successful meeting with your representative.
Handouts
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Webinar
Advocating in your state — how to have a successful district office meeting
Join the ASBMB public affairs team and guest speaker Jennifer Zeitzer, director of FASEB’s office of public affairs, to learn how to advocate with elected officials in your district and state. We share ideas on how to connect with your elected federal officials and share the importance of science funding and research.
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Tell us how science impacts your life
Science impacts lives, communities and the future. As part of our advocacy efforts, we are gathering personal stories from scientists across the country so we can better understand how federal science funding affects research, careers and local communities. This information is for internal use only.