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The Impacts of DOGE Cost-Cutting Initiatives on Research Grant Funding and Our Clients
Implications of DOGE on Government Research Grants Recent cost-cutting initiatives under the Department of Government Expenditures (DOGE) are creating a great deal of angst amongst our research community clients. The impact of these cuts on funding for organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is significant. These actions aim to reduce overall government spending, they also impose new limitations on indirect cost

Ash Bassili
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Breaking Barriers: The AI and Blockchain Revolution in Research Collaboration
The union of blockchain and AI is ushering in a collaborative, secure, and efficient research space setting the pace of future innovation.

Ash Bassili
Feb 28, 20253 min read


What Are the NIST 800-171 Requirements and Who Needs to Worry About Them
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, it is essential to protect sensitive information, especially for businesses working with U.S. federal agencies. NIST SP 800-171 (National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171) provides a set of security requirements that non-federal organizations must adhere to, to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If a business processes, stores, or transmits CUI as part of a government contract, particularly w

Pranati Rawat
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Research Data Management Can Help Secure Grant Funding
Across North America, effective Research Data Management (RDM) is essential for securing and maintaining grant funding.

Deanne Bassili
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Regulatory Requirements - What Researchers Need to Know
Researchers are required to navigate a complex regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and ethical standards.

Pranati Rawat
Feb 11, 20253 min read


How Does Good Research Data Management Practice Support Research Repeatability
An integral requirement of academic RDM is ensuring research repeatability. We discuss the importance of continuing scientific integrity.

Quenifer Lung
Feb 4, 20252 min read
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