Following our update on the recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo (M-25-13) that called for a temporary pause on federal financial assistance programs, we are updating the U research community based on the latest developments.

Key Updates:

Temporary Block: District of Columbia Federal judge Loren AliKhan temporarily blocked the order, until February 3rd, 2025, when a more permanent decision will be issued.

Funding Agency Communication: Several funding agencies have issued communications with direct guidance. We are closely monitoring this guidance, using it as the basis of our response.

Agency-Specific Updates: The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) will send agency-specific information directly to Principal Investigators (PIs). Please look for agency-specific OSP messages and respond accordingly.

Multi-Funder Projects: If your research involves multiple funders, you will receive guidance for each funding agency.

OSP Support: For questions or clarification regarding agency directives, we encourage dialogue with your assigned OSP Officer. You can find a list of OSP officers here.

There is a UIDP Webinar today at 12 pm (MST). You can learn more and register for this event by clicking here. Anyone from a member organization is invited to attend, so please share this within your organization (colleagues should use their work email to register).There was an APLU Webinar yesterday addressing the recent OMB memo and possible implications. APLU has yet to send the recorded webinar, but in the meantime, some highlights are included below.

We are following news closely and plan to provide daily updates, whether through messages like this and/or updates to the OVPR website. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this evolving situation. Your hard work and dedication to advancing knowledge is appreciated. We will continue to monitor developments closely, for ongoing updates and information please visit here.