Earlier this month, Genentech offered countless academics and other researchers up to $125,000 in grants to generate papers about several topics that read like key talking points for a trip to Capitol Hill.

The company is seeking “rigorous, independent” work that focuses on the potential consequences of U.S. pricing policies on future innovation, the idea that pharmaceutical discovery is a strategic national asset, and the risks surrounding R&D, according to a request for proposals that came with a June 30 deadline for submissions.

“As the U.S. seeks to address persistent challenges related to healthcare affordability, access, and long-term system sustainability, there is an important need for a clearer understanding of the role that biopharmaceutical innovation plays within the healthcare system and broader U.S. landscape,” the proposal states.

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