How President Trump’s Executive Order, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” Reshapes the Federal Grants Landscape On August 7, 2025, President…
Research Universities
Proposed FY26 R&D Cuts Rejected by Congressional Appropriators Congress is now in recess through Labor Day and will return on…
Citing Research and Innovation Priorities, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Administration U.S. Senate Republicans appear ready to reject the White…
What These Changes Mean for Universities As the Trump administration reshapes the federal research landscape, McAllister & Quinn has identified…
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.
Navigating Policy Shifts Under the New Administration With a rapidly evolving federal landscape, access to timely and accurate intelligence is…
On January 27, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee released its authorization and oversight plan for the 119th Congress,…
The President signed the second package of the final Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills - key changes for NSF, DOE, DOD, and more.
McAllister & Quinn’s Senior Vice President Ed Williams, Vice President Kellianne Lauer, and Director Alec Simantov presented a webinar this month on the election results, appropriations status, and trends we’re seeing across agencies. We also discussed what to expect in 2025 with a new administration.
An interview with Elizabeth Festa, Ph.D. Elizabeth serves as Managing Director in the firm’s Research Universities Practice. In this role, she supports a range of clients in capacity building, strategic intelligence, project management, and grants consulting.