OMB Memo (M-25-13) Rescinded On January 29th, 2025, the OMB Memo (M-25-13) was officially rescinded Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, emailed the following statement after the retraction of the funding memo: “In light of the injunction, OMB has rescinded the memo to end any confusion on federal policy created by the court ruling […]
Read MoreAction Item: Please share broadly with interested faculty, staff, and research administrators. Research Community, We want to make you aware of recent announcements from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) regarding funding for FY25. NCI has released updated guidance noting that, due to upfront funding constraints and ongoing budget […]
Read MoreJoint Associations Group (JAG) Facilities & Administration (F&A) Models Town Hall This week the JAG held a Town Hall to discuss Facilities & Administration (F&A) models. You can watch the recording of the webinar here. Additional information and webinars can be accessed from their link tree. About JAG: The Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs […]
Read MoreAction Item: Please share broadly with the U research community. Research Community, The court has granted the temporary restraining order that we requested in the lawsuit we filed on Monday morning challenging the Department of Energy’s imposition of a 15% cap on F&A for all grants to institutions of higher education. The government’s response is due on Tuesday, April […]
Read MoreThe Council of Government Relations (COGR) is an association of over 220 research universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutes. Based in DC, they provide updates on federal policies and regulations affecting U.S. research institutions. On their site you will find information on current recommendations, F&A resources, and a link for the 2025 Administrative […]
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As you may know, the government federal funding deadline is set to expire at midnight on March 14th, 2025. In the event of a government shutdown, federal agencies will begin procedures to suspend most operations on March 15th, 2025. Please visit the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) website for guidance regarding immediate actions you can […]
Read MoreGovernment Questionnaires & Unusual Agency Requests It has come to our attention that the U.S. Government is sending questionnaires to award recipients, including some individual PIs. These surveys may ask about your specific project or University of Utah policies. If you receive such a questionnaire, please do not respond—even if the deadline seems urgent. Instead, […]
Read MoreIn light of the recent release of several funding pre-announcements associated with the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), there is a webinar this Friday, February 28th from 12:00-1:00 PM (MST) to prepare for FY2025 opportunities. Registration is required and can be submitted HERE. The FY25 Defense Appropriations Bill has not been signed into law. […]
Read MoreResearch Community, Last week, during several meetings in DC, the message was unequivocally clear: we must keep pushing our research forward. Continue hiring graduate students and trainees, and look for opportunities to submit those bold, impactful proposals that improve health and society. This is a critical moment to press through uncertainty. Our Nation’s and our […]
Read MoreFacilities and Administrative (F&A) rates are the mechanisms used to reimburse universities for the infrastructure costs (i.e. F&A costs associated with sponsored research and other sponsored agreements) related to research. F&A rates are essentially overhead rates, calculated as a percentage of the direct costs of sponsored projects, that are used to support and enhance campus-wide […]
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