As federal agencies and sponsors respond to recent Executive Orders, USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) remains dedicated to providing timely guidance, updates, and resources to support you through these changes. To enhance access to federal updates, the Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) has launched a new webpage where relevant information and resources will […]
Announcements
Pause on Financial Assistance Programs Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge has paused the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directive that called for a temporary freeze on financial assistance programs. The ruling came just minutes before the order was set to take effect at 5 p.m. ET. Key Updates: The administrative stay expires February 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET, pending further […]
OMB Clarification Regarding Federal Funding Pause
The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) issued a clarification regarding yesterday’s communication requesting that agencies temporarily pause, to the extent permitted by law, grant, loan or federal financial assistance programs that are implicated by the President’s Executive Orders. Key clarifications and FAQ include: Any program not implicated by the President’s Executive Orders is not […]
Communication from the Acting Director to NIH Staff
In a recent communication to NIH staff, the Acting Director of NIH emphasized their commitment to ensuring the continuity of critical biomedical research during the transition period as President Trump nominates Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the 18th NIH Director. Their focus is to support the transition until the new director is confirmed by the Senate […]
Summary of OMB Memo M-25-13: Temporary Pause on Financial Assistance Programs
Attached is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum (M-25-13) issued on January 27, 2025, regarding a temporary pause on Federal financial assistance programs. Below is a summary of its key points: Purpose of the Pause:Federal agencies are required to review all financial assistance programs to align with the Administration’s priorities, as outlined in […]
Immediate Impact of New Executive Order on NASA Research Agreements
Consistent with the recent Executive Order titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” issued on January 20, 2025, NASA has released the attached memorandum (click here) implementing the Executive Order, which immediately halts all Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) activities required under NASA contracts and grants. Below are changes that will impact NASA […]