Research News:

QED-C Report: Advancing Quantum Computing toward Practical Applications through Government-Industry EngagementQED-C’s newest report, written in collaboration with SRI's Center for Innovation, Strategy & Policy (CISP), explores the question of how we move promising research into practical, measurable applications through insights from a government-industry workshop with support from U.S. National Science Foundation funding. The workshop brought together experts from government, industry, quantum computing, technology commercialization, regulatory navigation, and key end-use sectors including finance, healthcare, and defense. The report highlights several key insights, including: Pre-competitive collaboration may offer the highest near-term impact; Quantum computing is at an inflection point; Government-industry partnerships are essential to moving research toward use; and end users need clearer evidence of quantum advantage.
Read the full report

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New York State Ocean Action Plan (OAP) SurveyThe New York State DEC and Department of State co-led the development and implementation of the New York State Ocean Action Plan (OAP). The OAP was initially developed as a 10-year plan (2017 – 2027), following extensive input from a variety of ocean users and interest groups and informed by the best available science. As we approach the conclusion of the first planning cycle, the State is launching a new planning process to assess progress to date and identify future actions and priorities to inform the next 10-year planning horizon. Please complete the surveyto help us assess the OAP Actions and provide direction on the next OAP’s funding, research, management, and outreach efforts. Allow for 15-20 minutes to complete if you select one or two topical areas of interest. Goals of the Ocean Action Plan include - Goal 1: Ensure the ecological integrity of the ocean ecosystem; Goal 2: Promote economic growth, coastal development and human use of the ocean in a manner that is sustainable and consistent with maintaining ecosystem integrity.; Goal 3: Increase resilience of ocean resources of impacts associated with climate change.; Goal 4: Empower the public to actively participate in decision making and ocean stewardship.
Deadline: The survey will close after July 31, 2026

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NSF Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Updating the PAPPG)The NSF has issued a Comment Request on a proposal to update NSF policies through the development of the U.S. NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), now to be renamed the NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). The GFA would formalize some of the Office of Management and Budget's proposed changes to Uniform Guidance, including the ability of the agency to terminate or suspend grants at will and disallow previously allowable publication costs. The GFA is also structured entirely differently from the existing PAPPG; Read the GFA PDF. 

NSF is seeking input on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) feedback on the new design and display of information for users.

Deadline for submitting an individual response to NSF: Anyone who is interested in responding directly to NSF as an individual may do so by submitting comments electronically on the government's regulations webpage by August 24, 2026. Individuals submitting responses should not submit on behalf of the institution.

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Call for Applications: Building Strong Partnerships for Early Career FacultyThe Office of Proposal Development is accepting applications for a 2-day Workshop, facilitated by Saath Partners, on Building Strong Partnerships for Early Career Faculty. The objective of this in-person workshop, to be held on September 24 and 25, 2026, is to strengthen the ability of early-career faculty to develop, manage, and grow effective partnerships. The workshop will provide participants with practical concepts, tools, and peer-learning opportunities. Through facilitated group discussions and applied exercises, faculty will have the opportunity to use these concepts and tools to further pursue their own partnership ideas. 
Eligibility/Certification: 

• Required: Tenure-track assistant professor; Completed at least one academic year at the institution; Research-active ; Interested in developing collaborative research.
• Preferred: In Years 2–5 of assistant professor role; Passed annual reviews in good standing; Planning collaborative work, interdisciplinary activities, or cross-sector initiatives within the next 2 years, which could include grant proposals, collaborative publications, curriculum development, teaching, conference/symposia.

Deadline: Space is limited. Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9 am, via the application portal
For more information, visit the Building Strong Partnerships for Early Career Faculty website.

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2026-2027 Faculty Call for Proposals for the SUNY AI Platform Research AwardsThis Call for Proposals invites researchers to submit a proposal for innovative research projects that leverage the SUNY AI Platform, a secure, enterprise-grade AI environment powered by Google Cloud. The goal of this initiative is to accelerate research and innovation across all disciplines by providing access to cutting-edge AI tools, infrastructure, and expert support. 
Eligibility: Principal Investigators must be faculty or research staff from a doctoral-granting SUNY campus. Collaborators from any SUNY campus are welcome.
Disciplines: Researchers from all disciplines—from engineering and the sciences to business and the humanities—are encouraged to apply.
Awards: Up to $50,000 in platform resources per project.
Resources: Awardees gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, including:

• Advanced computing GPUs (A100, H100, H200, B200 and GB200) and TPUs on Google's AI Hypercomputer infrastructure
• Enterprise access to powerful AI models and tools like Gemini, NotebookLM, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
• Access to over 200+ Google and third-party AI models (including Anthropic’s Claude Model Family and open models like Gemma) through Model Garden
• Technical consultation with Google Cloud experts and dedicated onboarding support
  
  

Deadline: Priority Deadline: July 31, 2026; Final Deadline: September 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted to: SUNY ORIED Foundant Portal
Read the RFP for proposal guidelines, eligibility, review criteria, and available resources
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact research@suny.edu or catherine.stollarpeters@suny.edu

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Research Administration Immersion for Skill-building and Experience (RAISE): A career preparation program in research administrationRAISE is a training program that provides a full-time, work-based immersion into multiple units under Stony Brook’s Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I). These units provide a wide range of research administration services to the Stony Brook University community, including the University Medical Center and the Health Sciences Center.

Stony Brook University has created an 12-to-18-month traineeship program to proactively recruit, develop, and train a cohort of entry-level research administrators, beginning in Fall 2026. The trainees will be immersed in multiple offices under OR&I, such as the Office of Proposal Development, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Grants Management, the Office of Research Compliance, and Intellectual Property Partners.

Watch our recorded information session, register for virtual office hours, and learn more about the traineeship program

Submit your application online through our job portal by August 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Please contact RAISE@stonybrook.edu with any questions.

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NIH Request for Information: Proposal to Cap the Number of Simultaneous Research Project Grants per Principal Investigator to Support More Researchers and Maximize Scientific Productivity and InnovationThe NIH has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on a proposal to cap the number of simultaneous research project grants per PI. This sponsor is seeking input on the outline for this proposed policy, and is specifically interested in input regarding: the pros and/or cons of the policy; the optimal number of RPGs for the cap (2, 3 or 4); the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed implementation strategies; and the possible unintended consequences or policy loopholes.
Deadline for submitting an individual response to NIH: Anyone who is interested in responding directly to NIH as an individual may do so by submitting comments electronically to the NIH RFI webpage by August 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

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Reports and Articles of Interest

• The Office of Science and Technology Policy published a new report on American science, as well as a memo on the White House’s FY 2028 R&D Priorities
• DOE announced the first round of Genesis Mission awardees and the White House announced $5B in commitments to expand the Genesis Mission
• Stony Brook received six inaugural Genesis Mission awards
• Agencies announced their participation in the Genesis Mission: see NIH’s Bio Genesis, see NSF’s announcement, see DoW’s announcement, see NASA’s announcement
• A federal judge ruled that grants can’t be canceled because of changed agency priorities
• AHRQ ended funding for dozens of previously awarded grants

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McAllister & Quinn Weekly Opportunity & Strategic Intelligence Overview

Every week, McAllister & Quinn's Research Universities Practice sends out a weekly opportunity overview. These comprehensive lists encompass research and development opportunities relevant to R1 and R2 institutions across the Federal government. Visit OPD's Grant Proposal Resource Repository for the latest overview and an archive of previous overviews and other resources. 

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Link Your ORCID iD

Stony Brook University will soon be launching a new Research Information Management System (RIMS) to showcase SBU faculty research! To ensure your work is featured, please affiliate your ORCID iD with SBU. This public portal will enhance your visibility to collaborators, journalists, and funders. Link your ORCID iD. Questions? Contact orcid-support@stonybrook.edu.

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Call for Reviewers

If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for future Seed Grant Programs and Limited Competitions, we invite you to submit your interest via our new Call for Reviewers.