Overview
Health Research, Inc. coordinates funding and administrative support for New York State public health and medical research programs. It handles proposal submissions, grant and contract negotiations, and compliance to ensure sponsored funds reach research projects and health initiatives. By partnering with state agencies and research institutions, it also supports technology transfer and program implementation, distributing billions in funding from federal, foundation, and private sources. Its goal is to advance scientific discovery and improve healthcare delivery in New York State through efficient funding, oversight, and governance of sponsored programs.
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What believers are saying
- OSC shows active 2026 grants, including three $1.8 million Advancing Tobacco-Free Communities awards.
- Health Research issued a June 18, 2026 procurement expanding NYSDOH access for community contractors.
- HHS recorded 2026 continuation funding for Roswell Park support, preserving HRI’s flagship cancer role.
What critics are saying
- A November 10, 2026 WARN notice cuts 760 Buffalo jobs by December 24, 2026.
- The notice cites contract termination and transfer to Roswell Park Cancer Research Corporation.
- FY2025 revenue of $913 million trailed expenses by $1.0 billion, driven by government grant dependence.
What makes Health Research unique
- HRI is New York State’s embedded sponsored-program administrator, not a standalone research shop.
- It routes grants, contracts, and compliance across NYSDOH, Roswell Park, Wadsworth, and AIDS Institute.
- Its 1953 public-health mandate and fiduciary role create sticky state-level operating dependence.
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