National Association of Veterans' Research and Education Foundations

The National Association of Veterans' Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the membership association for VA-affiliated nonprofit research and education foundations. NAVREF's mission is to promote and support the success of these foundations, which facilitate medical research and education at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers across the United States. The organization provides advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities to enhance the research environment for veterans. By partnering with government agencies and private industry, NAVREF helps streamline the initiation of clinical trials and research projects within the VA system. It represents a network of over 80 foundations that manage hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding annually, acting as a central point of contact for industry sponsors looking to engage with the VA research community.