Beyond the Grant Cycle

Universities are navigating unprecedented financial strain—declining revenues, rising costs, and ongoing uncertainty are putting research funding, infrastructure, and talent pipelines under pressure. In response, research leaders are rethinking financial planning not only to preserve core research capacity but to strengthen long-term institutional resilience.

Join us for an early look at EAB’s latest research on the future of financial planning and share your perspective on how institutions can adapt. This session will explore how research enterprises can sustain growth and competitiveness amid fiscal headwinds and invite your insights on themes such as:

• Designing sustainable multi-year research budgets: What approaches allow VPRs to balance central support, external funding volatility, and long-term research priorities?
• Forecasting for funding variability: How can institutions plan for divergent scenarios in federal, provincial/state, and private research funding?
• Aligning research investments with institutional strategy: What frameworks help ensure that research priorities, facilities, and staffing plans remain financially executable?
• Embedding agility in research planning: What cultural and structural shifts enable the research enterprise to pivot quickly without losing momentum?

This is your opportunity not only to preview EAB’s research but also to shape it—ensuring our analysis reflects the realities and priorities of Research leaders working to secure financial sustainability and academic vitality.

Session

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Attendance is best suited for Vice President for Research and/or designee. Registration is limited to one attendee per institution.

• Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time