February 14, 2025
Dear Colleagues, We continue to track executive orders issued by the White House, along with subsequent judicial action, that could potentially impact awarded projects and those awaiting funding. Most recently, the National Institutes of Health announced a policy capping indirect cost reimbursements at 15%, a substantial reduction from previous rates. A federal judge temporarily blocked…
February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025 — As you may be aware, recent executive orders from the White House have led to a temporary pause on certain federal financial assistance and related activities to allow federal agencies time to review programs in alignment with the administration’s priorities. While the full impact of these actions remains unclear, I want…
January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025 —The recent executive order that temporarily paused certain federal financial assistance and related activities has now been rescinded. As a result, federal agencies are resuming standard operations, including funding disbursements. We encourage faculty to remain attentive to any further communications from federal agencies. If you receive any updates or inquiries from a…
January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025 — Two federal judges from the Rhode Island District Court and the Washington D.C. District Court have issued temporary restraining orders (TROs) preventing federal agencies from terminating existing research activities impacted by the recently issued executive orders or the OMB memo. The Department of Justice clarified in a notice to agencies that…