How Institutions Should Prepare for 2026
Looking ahead, institutions that succeed in 2026 will focus less on chasing individual funding calls and more on building sustainable research capacity.
The Takeaway
2025 clarified what the future of research funding looks like.
Institutions that succeed in 2026 will not simply work harder, they will work more strategically, investing in systems that support faculty, align with funder priorities, and anticipate change.
If your institution is rethinking its research funding strategy for 2026, this is the moment to invest in research development and faculty support that scales success