Across sectors, we’re hearing the same questions: “What’s next?” “What will be cut?” “Can we still afford to be bold?” But what if the real risk isn’t in trying too much — but in shrinking back?

In an era of rising expectations for publicly funded research, there’s a powerful opportunity for research centers: not just to fund projects, but to transform how research is done, translated, and applied — ensuring that it delivers lasting value to society.