Health Research

Health Research

Administers sponsored health research funding

Overview

Health Research, Inc. is a nonprofit that administers and manages funding for New York State public health and research programs. It provides administrative support, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight, handling proposal submissions, grant and contract negotiations, and sponsor compliance to move funds toward research and public health projects. It collaborates with the NYS Department of Health and major centers like Roswell Park, Wadsworth Center, and Helen Hayes Hospital, and has managed over $10 billion in funding from various sources. Its goal is to advance scientific discovery and improve healthcare delivery in New York State by efficiently funding and administering sponsored programs and ensuring responsible governance.

About Health Research

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Why Health Research is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Colonie, New York

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • On June 18, 2026, HRI launched $300,000 equitable procurement consultants funding.
  • July 2026 postings added IT developer, data analyst, and business analyst contractors.
  • HRI’s 2026 funding-opportunities page lists ADAP outreach, health equity, and leadership training solicitations.

What critics are saying

  • Nearly every revenue line depends on NYSDOH, making Albany policy changes immediately dangerous.
  • The July 2026 contractor postings expose thin internal capacity in software, analytics, and business operations.
  • If state procurement shifts in 2027, HRI loses its central intermediary role overnight.

What makes Health Research unique

  • HRI sits inside NYSDOH’s ecosystem, with Commissioner James V. McDonald as Board President.
  • It administers sponsored funding across DOH, Roswell Park, Wadsworth, AIDS Institute, and Helen Hayes.
  • Its technology-transfer history includes PSA, photodynamic therapy, and Angiomax commercialization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible benefit accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Mother/Father Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Legal Services

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexibl e Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Family Planning Benefits

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