As uncertainty continues around the emerging federal landscape and another election season nears, UW–Madison employees should be mindful of political activity and public advocacy guidelines.
Federal Updates
A threat to research for the public good
A message from university leaders on National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s announced reduction in how it would provide funding to schools like UW–Madison for the expenses associated with doing grant-funded scientific and medical research. Update: A temporary restraining order was granted in the case of 22 states, including Wisconsin, filing suit against the NIH and its 15% funding cap on indirect costs. The court action blocks the changes. A hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 21.
UW–Madison responds to NIH announcement about indirect cost cap
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of the world’s leading engines of biomedical research. This proposed change to NIH funding – UW–Madison’s largest source of federal support – will significantly disrupt vital research activity and delay lifesaving discoveries and cures related to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and much more.
Important NIH Update: Indirect Cost Rate Cap
We want to make you aware of an important change announced by National Institutes of Health on Friday, Feb. 7. The NIH has implemented a standardized indirect cost (IDC) rate of 15% across all NIH grants, replacing individually negotiated rates. This applies to both new grants and existing grants retroactively to the date of issuance of this guidance.
Feb. 3 updates to federal funding pause
There continues to be a great degree of upheaval at the federal level, even in the last few days, that has a direct impact on our research enterprise. A significant positive development came Friday evening in the form of a temporary restraining order (TRO) related to the Jan. 27 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum that said that federal agencies cannot pause funding obligations while the review is ongoing.
Resource: Office of Legal Affairs FAQ on attorney and government agent/authority contact
Some campus members have asked what to do if they are contacted or visited by state or federal law enforcement or government authorities while on campus or in the course of conducting university business. The …
Instructor guidance on government agency contacts
A message from the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to instructional staff to address some questions about instructors’ rights and responsibilities in the context of federal immigration actions.
Provost, VCFA Wednesday update on federal funding
The following message was sent to deans, directors, ADs for research, Administrative Council and HR leaders on Jan. 29. Vice Chancellors and Deans, Yesterday, Chancellor Mnookin, Provost Isbell, and Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska …
Campus assessing federal memo related to agency funding
Chancellor Mnookin, Provost Isbell and Vice Chancellor for Research Brzezinska share a message related to federal agency funding.
Resource: International Student Services immigration
Immigration resources offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison.