Information and Resources

2025 Federal Administration Transition

This webpage contains updates and resources related to Federal Executive Orders and other federal actions impacting federally-funded research. We will update regularly as new developments arise. If you have any specific questions please reach out to your sponsored program officer or email erik@osu.edu.

Proposals

  • The Office of Sponsored Programs will continue to submit proposals as federal agencies’ submission systems are operational. 
  • There may be changes to proposal deadlines so please continue to reconfirm. 
  • Sponsor proposal review timelines may be extended. Please continue to review specific sponsor guidelines regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. 
  • Prior to submission, Principal Investigators should reconfirm that the funding announcement has not been revised or postponed. If available, consider signing up for alerts from the federal agency or sponsor. 
  • As new versions of existing Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are released, please read carefully. While NOFOs often make explicit the changes that occur with a reissue, not all changes in the wording may be highlighted. Please consult with the appropriate Program Officer if needed.

Awards

  • The terms and conditions of your active grant remain enforceable for the current funding period as long as the award is in good standing. This includes the ability to invoice and receive reimbursement. Please continue with business as usual. If there is a change to your award, the Office of Sponsored Programs will notify the principal investigator. It is the responsibility of the PI to respond to any changes in a timely manner. 
  • Federal contracts may be paused by a stop work order.  In these cases, further expenditures would not be allowable, including for work performed or expenses incurred while the stop work order is in place. Principal investigators should work with their department administrator, post-award support staff and their SPO to determine the appropriate next steps.
  • We anticipate updates to award Research Compliance requirements. These changes could either be implemented directly by a federal agency or sponsor or may require an amendment on a project-by-project basis. We will share any information we receive with you, though you may also receive instructions directly from your Program Officer. Any such notifications should be immediately forwarded to your SPO.
    We anticipate updates to award reporting requirements. These changes could either be implemented directly by a federal agency or sponsor or may require an amendment on a project-by-project basis. ERIK and the Sponsored Programs team will share any information we receive with you, though you may also receive instructions directly from your Program Officer. Any such notifications should be forwarded to your SPO.
  • Review Your Grant or Contract Agreement: Ensure you understand the terms, especially clauses related to funding availability and reimbursement.
  • Closely monitor obligated budget balances to avoid deficits while awaiting future obligations. Anticipated future funding remains subject to availability of funds and should not be considered guaranteed.
  • Monitor Policy Updates: Look for announcements from the federal agency overseeing your award for any updates on funding or compliance requirements.

Executive Orders

Federal Department Guidance and Updates

Additional Association Updates