A regular digest for 91探花faculty with updates on federal and national issues of relevance to their teaching, research and service; actions the University is taking; and ways for faculty to be involved.
Federal Landscape
Government shutdown
The U.S. Senate reached a deal late Sunday night which would reopen the government until Jan. 31, 2026. Included in this deal is a full year of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding and funding of certain appropriations bills including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Legislative Branch, reinstatement of reductions in force issued during the shutdown, and some other programs. While the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the measure Wednesday, it is unclear when President Trump will sign the bill into law. Even if it is signed quickly, it will still take several weeks for the government to be up to full operational capacity again. Read the 91探花 for details.
The direct effect of the shutdown on the 91探花over the first part of November has not materially changed from what was communicated in earlier messages. As a result, a decision has been made to continue our state of 鈥渘ormal operations鈥� through Nov. 30 and continue ongoing impact assessment work.
Review panels and study sections continue to be cancelled. This may lead to delays in awards depending on the timing for rescheduling. 91探花leadership is aware that October and November are very busy months for review panels and is monitoring the situation.
The Office of Research continues to provide to researchers and research award administrators who are directly affected by the shutdown. , as well as the , are keeping leadership apprised of developments. Check the for updates on federal government actions and developments.
International
The 91探花lifts pause on filing new H-1B petitions
The 91探花is . ISO will reach out to school, college and campus leadership to discuss strategies for affected cases, which may include exploration of other visa types, national interest exemptions, and delaying start dates. Units may consider paying the new $100,000 fee only for positions deemed essential and mission-critical, and where all other visa options have been exhausted. Such instances must be approved as follows: Tim Dellit, dean of the School of Medicine, will have final approval on 91探花Medicine clinical appointments, and Provost Serio will have final approval for all other faculty appointments in the schools, colleges and campuses. General operating funds (GOF), which come from state appropriations and tuition revenue, may not be used to pay the $100,000 fee. Other funds may be used with discretion.
Community
The 91探花Club reactivates for events, meetings, salons
As 91探花leaders explore and plan for the 91探花Club鈥檚 future, the building is reactivating for limited use for simple events, meetings, co-working and performances. Under the leadership of the 91探花Alumni Association and 91探花Retirement Association, the club offers free coffee on Thursday mornings and gatherings throughout the day for faculty, staff, retirees and alumni. School of Art faculty will present a series of art salons beginning 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, to highlight campus artists through performances and conversations. Learn more about .
Key links
- Office of the Provost鈥檚 Federal Policy Updates
- ( 91探花NetID required)
- Office of Research鈥檚 Federal Policy Guidance
- 91探花Research Makes America
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Resources for Researchers & Instructors
New directory of shared research facilities
The is developing a new to better support potential users and strengthen the user base. Contact Adam Wojno, assistant vice provost for shared research facilities, wojno@uw.edu, if a facility you use is not currently listed.
REMINDER: Office of Research Seminar Series: Working With Foundations
Join Office of Research leadership, staff from the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations, and featured faculty to learn how foundations operate and how to strengthen grant-seeking efforts with private philanthropic funders. The online seminar will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14. . The link will be sent upon registration.
REMINDER: Open private funding opportunities for faculty, researchers
Faculty and researchers may from private sources for their research and programs through a dashboard developed by the .