Funding and peer review

And they’re off: Budget season begins in Congress

ASBMB’s director of public affairs explains the federal budget process after the president’s proposal, highlighting proposed cuts to science agencies, next steps in Congress and how ASBMB will advocate for research funding and mobilize members.

ASBMB members advocate for funding on Capitol Hill

In more than 120 meetings with lawmakers, 50 scientists called for sustained investment in NIH, NSF and DOE research programs.

Building a stronger future for research funding

Hear from Eric Gascho of the Coalition for Health Funding about federal public health investments, the value of collaboration and how scientists can help shape the future of research funding.

Councilors advocate for science on Capitol Hill

ASBMB Councilors meet with their elected officials to advocate for basic scientific research funding and training the next generation of scientists.

Hope for a cure hangs on research

Amid drastic proposed cuts to biomedical research, rare disease families like Hailey Adkisson’s fight for survival and hope. Without funding, science can’t “catch up” to help the patients who need it most.

Supporting science through advocacy and community building

ASBMB calls on scientists to take action as funding cuts and policy shifts threaten the U.S. research enterprise, emphasizing the power of community advocacy and persistence in protecting the future of science.

Seven steps to advocating in your home state

Find out how to schedule, prepare for and conduct a productive district office meeting to communicate the importance of fundamental scientific research funding to your representatives.

ASBMB members call for funding and agency support amidst uncertainty

In 60 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urge legislators to reaffirm support for scientific innovation

ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award

He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.