Tracking Federal Changes 2025
The start of a new presidential administration brings change to the policies and priorities of our nation’s federal agencies. OVPR will use this space to highlight important updates impacting the University of Michigan research enterprise.
Important Note for Researchers and Research Administrators:
Before implementing new federal directives or policy changes, consult your assigned Award Management Team member in the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) to ensure compliance. If you receive directives, certifications or requests for attestations related to an agreement’s terms, coordinate with your research administrator and the ORSP Award Management Team to address them. As a reminder, contractual documents, certifications and other binding documents must be executed by ORSP on behalf of the institution.
ORSP shares process for appealing terminated federal awards
The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) is aware that some federal agencies have begun early termination of select awards that they indicate do not align with their current priorities. Should you receive notice of an early termination directly, please...
Details on New Research Funding Program
On March 12, the University of Michigan shared an overview of a new research funding program that has been developed in response to federal stop-work orders impacting and projected to impact the university's research enterprise. Program Background In response to...
FAQs on New Research Funding Program
On March 12, the University of Michigan shared an overview of a new research funding program that has been developed in response to federal stop-work orders impacting and projected to impact the university's research enterprise. The following FAQ is intended to...
University Message on Funding Program for Federal Grant and Contract Stop-Work Orders
Dear Research Community, We recognize the difficulties of this time, and the many concerns about if, when and how the work our outstanding group of researchers does each day could be affected in ways similar to peer institutions over the recent weeks. We stand with...
Federal judge blocks NIH rate change
U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley released a ruling on Wednesday, March 5, blocking the National Institutes of Health’s recent order to cap indirect costs for new and existing federal grants at 15%. The nationwide injunction replaces the temporary restraining...
Update on plan to mitigate impact of federal stop-work orders
Dear Research Community, We are writing to share our near-term plan to mitigate the potential impact of federal stop-work orders on our research enterprise. While such orders have been limited to date, the uncertainty surrounding future funding is creating...
NIH and future funding decisions
UPDATE: On Feb. 26, the NIH announced it will begin submitting Federal Register notices for 50 scientific review meetings, allowing the initial phase of grant application reviews to resume. However, notices for other meetings remain on hold, keeping later stages of...
ORSP: Updates and guidance for federally sponsored projects
The University of Michigan Office of Research and Sponsored Projects published new guidance today for federally sponsored projects, including direction on proposal submissions, new and existing awards and certifications and attestations. The guidance is available at...
Key federal updates, including guidance from specific agencies
(UPDATED Feb. 13 at 3:45 p.m.) The University of Michigan is closely monitoring updates from federal agency partners regarding policy changes and evaluating their potential impact on the management of federally sponsored projects during this period of transition. Any...
UPDATE: NIH rate change blocked by federal judge
UPDATE (Feb. 11, 11 a.m.): Late Monday night, Judge Angel Kelley issued a restraining order that placed a temporary pause nationwide on plans by the NIH to cap indirect cost rates. - - - A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order shielding 22 states...