Take action on proposed changes to federal research grants

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is considering major changes to the rules that guide federal research funding. Known as Uniform Guidance, these rules affect how grants and cooperative agreements are reviewed, awarded, managed and overseen — and changes could have a sweeping impact across the University of California.

What’s at stake

If finalized as proposed, the changes could make it harder for UC researchers to compete for federal grants, publish their findings, attend important research conferences and keep long-term projects moving forward. They could also add new uncertainty to projects that support patients, students, trainees, local communities and scientific discovery across California and the nation.

UC research depends on a transparent and predictable funding process. Federal support helps UC scientists and scholars pursue new treatments, train the next generation, strengthen the economy and make discoveries that improve lives. Proposed changes to grant review and award management could slow that work and make it harder for researchers to plan for the future.

How you can help

The window to act is short!  Please take two quick steps today to help protect UC:

• Submit a public comment to OMB sharing how the proposed changes could affect your work, your field or the research community
• Sign the petition urging federal leaders to protect merit-based research funding and reduce unnecessary barriers to discovery

Now is the time to speak up for research that saves lives, creates opportunity and helps keep our country at the forefront of discovery!

To learn more about how you can stand up for UC, join the UC Advocacy Network.