Dear Colleagues,
Below are a few updates regarding the current federal funding landscape:
- There is a potential government shutdown on the horizon starting March 14. We ask that all PIs submit expenditures ASAP, including making any necessary S&E purchases, so that the university can submit for federal reimbursement for those expenditures prior to the shutdown date. Please also notify your grant accountant of such expenditures so that they are aware.
- Our previous guidance regarding current awards stands. Please continue with your projects unless you receive a stop work order. If you receive a stop work order (despite the current restraining order) or any other notice from your sponsor regarding changes to your project funding, please contact us immediately.
- Our general guidance for proposal development is to ensure that you have the latest solicitation and to follow those guidelines as closely as possible.
- As of today, the temporary restraining order regarding the indirect cost return change has been extended until the judge makes a final decision on the case.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions (OR-Support@uwm.edu).
— Kristian O’Connor, Interim Vice Provost for Research & Graduate School Dean