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 […]
Announcements
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 […]
2025 Administration Transition Updates & COGR Resources
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) is actively monitoring the impact of recent executive actions by the Trump Administration on federally funded research and has developed a number of resources to assist the research community. COGR is seeking clarity and guidance on existing research related policies and requirements, and the new directives federal agencies are following […]
Association of American Medical Colleges Responds to Recent HHS Communication
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has shared a communication with its members offering additional context regarding the HHS Directive. The AAMC notes that similar directives have been issued by previous administrations at the start of a new president’s term to provide their staff time to transition into their roles. This pause is understood […]
Recent Federal Directives Impacting DHHS and DOE
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued agency-wide directives which may impact federal funding. Below is a summary of the key changes: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Directive Date: January 21, 2025Effective Period: Through February 1, 2025 Details: The directive temporarily pauses the issuance of documents, public […]