Quantum and AI Technologies Take Center Stage The White House’s AI and Quantum strategy is no longer theoretical; it is…
Alec Simantov
The President’s budget request for science agencies continues to undercut federal support for R&D. Will Congress step-in again to save…
Emerging AI Focused Opportunities for Research Universities After announcing the launch of the Genesis Mission in November 2025, the Trump…
McAllister & Quinn’s Research Universities Practice is pleased to announce the launch of our Quarterly Washington Update; a strategic intelligence…
House Advances Bipartisan FY26 Funding Bill On Thursday January 8, the House passed a funding bill (H.R. 6938) in a…
New Funding Opportunities for SBIR/STTR Frozen Despite the recent deal to fund the government through January 30, 2026, the legislation signed by President Trump did not contain a reauthorization…
Federal Government Reopens to Grant Review Delays The federal government reopened last week on November 13, 2025, after Congress passed…
In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) we saw rapid shifts across the federal funding landscape with the Trump administration moving to…
Citing Research and Innovation Priorities, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Administration U.S. Senate Republicans appear ready to reject the White…
The Trump Administration has released its FY26 “skinny budget,” proposing steep cuts to non-defense spending, major shifts in R&D and climate funding, and new priorities in health, space, and national security. This high-level budget marks the start of the federal appropriations process, offering early insight into the administration’s policy direction and funding goals.