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Policy & Advocacy
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119th US Congress Gaveled In
On January 3, the 119th Congress came into session with its first major order of business: selecting the new House Speaker.January 8, 2025 -
US Congress heads into the last few days in session
"Researchers and others should take the time to sign up for both virtual and in person town halls by making sure you are on the email list for your two Senators’ and U.S. House Representative’s newsletters that will inform you of their next town halls and other ways to stay engaged with them."December 18, 2024 -
FASEB DEAI Committee introduces new DEAI glossary
This resource aims to create a common language around Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion principles, empowering FASEB society members and the wider community to engage in more impactful discussions and iniatives.November 6, 2024 -
Science advocates prepare for post-election transitions in NSF and NIH leadership
Advocacy groups are preparing for possible leadership changes at the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health pending the results of the US presidential election.November 1, 2024 -
NIH Director’s opinion paper promotes the power of basic science
"While applied research appears to be in the ascendancy at the moment, it is important to remember that without an equal and ongoing commitment to basic science, there would soon be nothing to translate into applications."October 1, 2024 -
FASEB urges Congress to finalize funding for medical research
FASEB expressed concern that without swift action, NIH will be left operating under a temporary budget that will significantly harm its ability to fund new research grants, initiate planned clinical trials, expand career opportunities for young investigators, and take advantage of critical new opportunities to advance biomedical research.September 19, 2024 -
RFI: Submit comments to the NICHD 2025 strategic priorities
This plan will guide the research NICHD will support over the next five years, including studies in developmental biology, reproductive health, child development, pediatrics, population health, and medical rehabilitation.October 11, 2024 -
Scientists urge support for Model Organism Databases
"Scientific information is a commodity of high value, and its true potential can be harnessed only after compilation into these databases."September 20, 2024 -
NIGMS invites GSA members to respond to RFI
NIGMS invites GSA members to provide suggestions on additional technologies by September 30 that would be useful to biomedical researchers if incorporated into the institute’s programs.September 16, 2024 -
US Congress returns to pass a Continuing Resolution
A delay in completing FY 2025 spending bills means federal agencies will not be able to move forward on grant awards for FY 2025 and grant recipients may have to discontinue their activities or find other funding sources until they receive the FY 2025 funding.September 11, 2024 -
NIH requesting recommendations to improve the biomedical postdoc experience
The NIH is requesting recommendations from the research community on ways that we can improve the postdoctoral training experience and career progression in the biomedical field.October 23, 2024