The research landscape is evolving, and staying informed is more important than ever. University Relations is committed to keeping the USC research community updated on the latest developments. Attached is their January 2025 research memo, providing key updates and insights. The Office of Research and Innovation, Department of Contracts and Grants, and Federal Relations are […]
Announcements
NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued agency-wide guidance in response to recent executive orders, which can be found at whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions. Key points from the guidance include: NSF is reviewing awards to identify any that are not in compliance with the recent executive orders. Principal Investigators and research teams must immediately cease any non-compliant activities. This […]
OMB Rescinds Pause on Federal Grants, Loans, and other Financial Assistance
This morning, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded the order freezing federal grants. Attached is the official communication to executive departments and federal agencies. Please refer to the new OORI-DCG website for additional updates and guidance on this evolving situation.
Recent Federal Directives – Pre/Post-Award Guidance and a New Webpage Resource
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 […]
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 […]