Policy levers
These pages highlight key readings, fellowships, think tanks, and other resources to learn about specific emerging technology policy areas.
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Federal R&D funding
Federal R&D funding—public dollars allocated by the US government to support scientific and technological progress—is among the strongest policy tools for shaping national innovation. Spawned out of Cold War ambitions to demonstrate and advance US technological superiority, today’s federal R&D enterprise spends $200 billion annually to initiate, accelerate, and guide progress at the frontiers of discovery.Explore area -> -
Regulatory policy
This guide covers the fundamentals of US regulatory policy at the federal level and its role in shaping emerging technologies. It walks through the regulatory process and key players, and discusses career opportunities in regulatory policy.Explore area -> -
Technical standards and evaluations
This guide explains how the US government develops and uses technical standards and evaluations and how they intersect with emerging technology policy. It outlines key institutions and processes and discusses considerations and opportunities for working in this space.Explore area -> -
Export controls
Overview Export controls are regulations that restrict which goods, technologies, and services can be sold or transferred to foreign countries, entities, or individuals. The US government primarily uses export controls to protect national security by limiting access to the most sensitive US technologies and weapons. More than a dozen federal agencies administer export controls across […]Explore area ->
