The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research
Unlocking the causes of diseases and disorders of childhood and improving the health and well-being of children and adults.
Who We Are
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research consists of more than 20 of the most research-intensive children’s hospitals in the United States. Coalition members actively support laws and policies to strengthen the nation’s investment in child health research. It is this focus on pediatric research policy that binds our members and drives the Coalition and its work.
Our Members
About Child Health Research
A robust commitment to child health research is essential if we are to make gains in our understanding of diseases and conditions that affect children and develop new interventions, therapies and – ultimately – cures.
Taking Action
The Coalition engages on federal legislation to strengthen programs that support child health research. In addition to supporting legislation, the Coalition engages on regulatory activity.
News & Resources
Coalition Statement on the FY 2026 Proposed NIH Budget
Following is the Coalition’s statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget for the National Institutes of Health, submitted today to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Prepared for the Senate Committee on Appropriation Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Budget June…
Coalition, Other Pediatric Research Leaders, Urge Congress to Protect Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rates
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research today sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging that Congress include the longstanding prohibition on any unilateral changes to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Facilities & Administrative (F&A) rates in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending package currently being developed and debated on…
Coalition Statement on Proposed Change to NIH Indirect Cost Rates
WASHINGTON (February 8, 2025) – The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research steering committee issued the following statement on yesterday’s National Institute of Health (NIH) announcement regarding indirect rates. The Coalition consists of the nation’s leading research-intensive children’s hospitals, academic institutions and supporting organizations. “The new indirect cost guidelines fail to recognize the critical role facilities…
Become a Member
The Coalition welcomes new members. Members must be committed to advancing federal policies to support pediatric medical research and willing to be active members of the Coalition.