As the federal landscape evolves, we are continuously evaluating executive orders, memorandums and guidance that may impact research and grants at the Universities of Wisconsin. Updates will be shared through the federal campus liaisons and research and research and sponsored programs offices as warranted.
Communication
- WI Congressional Delegation Letter Supporting NIH Funding (March 7 letter to Members of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation from businesses and organizations supporting NIH funding.)
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Op Ed: UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mone Op-Ed on Research and DOGE Cuts (February 28 Op Ed by UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone)
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Memo: Request to Temporarily Suspend Delegated Authority for Federal Grant Awards (February 28 memo from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman to the UW universities)
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Memo: National Institutes of Health Standard Indirect Rate (February 10 memo from Chris Patton, Interim Vice President for University Relations, to the UW universities)
Litigation
Since the beginning of the year, the Universities of Wisconsin has been reviewing federal legislative actions, regulatory changes, and Presidential executive orders. Some of our work has been to coordinate outreach and action on those issues affecting our UW universities. Go to our Universities of Wisconsin Litigation Update page on the work the Universities of Wisconsin has been doing specifically on federally funded projects.