Updates on research impacts of executive orders |
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Colleagues,
A series of executive orders has created uncertainty in recent days about potential impacts on KU research. I’m writing to clarify what we know at this time and what actions you can take to help position yourself and the university for the best possible outcomes.
This afternoon, the White House rescinded its Jan. 27 directive to pause federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs that was initially set to go into effect Tuesday evening but that a federal judge had delayed until Feb. 3. This action would have paused issuance of any new awards and reimbursement of federal funds on all open awards until Feb. 10. Although that pause now appears to be off the table, agencies are still required to ensure their grants and loan programs are consistent with President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
What can you do while we closely monitor this evolving situation?
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- First and foremost, unless you have received a specific stop-work order, keep doing your research. Similarly, you should continue to submit proposals to open calls, being mindful of any shifting requirements.
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If you have received information directly from your program officer requesting information or ordering you to stop work on a funded project, please forward all communications to Alicia Reed (amreed@ku.edu), assistant vice chancellor for research. Our office is receiving limited stop-work orders from individual agencies, and we are communicating directly with individual PIs about next steps.
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If you are serving as PI or co-PI on a grant that you believe may contain elements related to “green energy” or “DEI,” please email Alicia Reed (amreed@ku.edu) with the project title, granting agency and other clarifying information. At this point, the administration has not provided a clear definition of “green energy” or “DEI,” so we ask that you think broadly to allow us to prepare for all eventualities.
- Review guidance provided by the National Science Foundation regarding impacts on NSF grants. Although this guidance was provided by NSF, it is likely applicable to funding from all federal agencies.
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We will provide further guidance when we have it. Thank you for all that you do to advance KU research. I appreciate your patience and invite you to reach out to me directly if you have questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Shelley
Shelley Hooks
Vice Chancellor for Research
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