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
NIH extends deadlines to Dec. 8
As it resumes operations following the federal government shutdown, the National Institutes of Health has extended all deadlines to Dec. 8 for grants that were due between Oct. 1 to Dec. 5. is available. For most study sections that were cancelled and rescheduled, the percentage of applications discussed in most meetings will be reduced to 30鈥�35%, instead of the current 50%. The and links regarding recent NIH notices.
Several U.S. Department of Education programs shift to other agencies
The Department of Education has entered into new agreements signed on Nov. 18 that . Under these changes, the Department of Labor will assume responsibility for K鈥�12 and most postsecondary grant programs, and the Department of the Interior will take over Indian Education programs. Health and Human Services will manage the CCAMPIS child care program and foreign medical school accreditation, while the Department of State will administer Fulbright-Hays programs. There appears to be no immediate impact on 91探花operations, but these transfers will eventually affect where certain federal grants are submitted, how reporting is completed, and which agencies provide guidance. Additional details are on the .
Government reopening
Check for information on the reopening and federal budget negotiations. The Office of Research continues to post , as well as to researchers and research award administrators who are directly affected by federal policies and processes. , as well as the , are keeping leadership apprised of developments.
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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Leadership
REMINDER: 91探花strategic planning
Get the , an inclusive, community-informed process to develop a plan that will guide the University through 2030 鈥� one that is ambitious, rooted in the UW鈥檚 distinctive capabilities and regional assets, and accessible to the public. Have an idea that you would like the committee to consider? Want to ask a question about the planning process? to tell us what you think.
Community
91探花senior named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
91探花senior Shubham Bansal, 鈥�26, , one of the most prestigious academic awards for U.S. students. Bansal, majoring in neuroscience, is one of only 32 students nationwide to receive the award and is the UW’s 38th Rhodes Scholar.
World Cup games to coincide with 91探花commencement ceremonies
The first World Cup soccer match in Seattle will be Monday, June 15 鈥� right after the UW鈥檚 commencement ceremonies. Because hotels and flights are expected to fill quickly, friends and families are . is set for June 12 at the Tacoma Dome. will take place June 13 at Husky Stadium, while 91探花Bothell ceremonies will be June 14 at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
Resources for Researchers & Instructors
REMINDER: 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: 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 .