The Coalition for Life Sciences
The Coalition for the Life Sciences is an alliance of professional organizations dedicated to fostering policies that benefit research. It aims to shape and promote policies and practices that support a cutting-edge, effective, and equitable US life sciences research and training enterprise, ensuring public policy is informed by sound scientific evidence. The organization advocates for policies that advance science, defend the freedom of inquiry, and support a diverse, inclusive research environment that benefits society through scientific discovery, innovation, health, and economic prosperity.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
The Coalition for Life Sciences
Rockville, Maryland, United States, North America
Products
Research funding factsheets
State-by-state fact sheets summarizing biomedical research funding data for use in policymaker briefings and advocacy.
Advocacy tips and communication guides
Guides covering communicating with Congress, the media, presentation best practices, and writing letters to editors.
Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus briefing series
A recurring series of briefings that connect researchers with Congressional members and staff on biomedical research topics.
Coordinated letters and public statements
Published letters to federal agencies and Congress and public statements on policy matters affecting research (e.g., funding proposals, grant cancellations).
Research funding factsheets
State-by-state fact sheets summarizing biomedical research funding data for use in policymaker briefings and advocacy.
Advocacy tips and communication guides
Guides covering communicating with Congress, the media, presentation best practices, and writing letters to editors.
Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus briefing series
A recurring series of briefings that connect researchers with Congressional members and staff on biomedical research topics.
Coordinated letters and public statements
Published letters to federal agencies and Congress and public statements on policy matters affecting research (e.g., funding proposals, grant cancellations).
Services
Coordinate policy positions, draft letters and statements, and engage with federal policymakers to influence life-sciences research policy and funding.
Organize and host briefing events for Congressional members and staff to present scientific findings and policy implications.
Provide guides, tips, and training materials to help scientists and advocates communicate with policymakers and media and to participate in advocacy.
Bring together diverse stakeholder groups to develop consensus positions and coordinate actions on issues affecting the life-sciences research enterprise.
Coordinate policy positions, draft letters and statements, and engage with federal policymakers to influence life-sciences research policy and funding.
Organize and host briefing events for Congressional members and staff to present scientific findings and policy implications.
Provide guides, tips, and training materials to help scientists and advocates communicate with policymakers and media and to participate in advocacy.
Bring together diverse stakeholder groups to develop consensus positions and coordinate actions on issues affecting the life-sciences research enterprise.
Expertise Areas
- Science policy advocacy
- Stakeholder convening and coalition building
- Congressional briefing and legislative education
- Research funding analysis and communications
Key Technologies
- Policy brief and factsheet development
- Stakeholder convening platforms and event management
- Grassroots engagement and mailing list communications
- Congressional briefing logistics and educational programming
News & Updates
The President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a proposal to transition up to half of research projects grants to 'multiyear funding.' CLS predicts application success rates will plummet.
CLS predicts that the recent political actions and proposals threaten the integrity and independence of scientific research.
On April 14, 2025, CLS leadership sent a letter outlining the consequences of terminating research and called for reinstatement of funding.
The President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a proposal to transition up to half of research projects grants to 'multiyear funding.' CLS predicts application success rates will plummet.
CLS predicts that the recent political actions and proposals threaten the integrity and independence of scientific research.
On April 14, 2025, CLS leadership sent a letter outlining the consequences of terminating research and called for reinstatement of funding.