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OMB Director testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee on proposed federal financial assistance changes
The debate over the proposed Uniform Guidance revisions—and particularly their potential effects on peer review, negotiated indirect cost rates, and research grant administration—emerged as one of the central issues of the hearingJuly 16, 2026 -
NASEM Introduces New President, Neil Shubin
A renowned evolutionary biologist and science communicator, Shubin's vision for NASEM supports basic and applied fields, emphasizes its advisory role to decision-makers, and looks to increase public outreach.July 13, 2026 -
Federal judge limits agencies’ authority to terminate existing grants
The decision could have significant implications for ongoing litigation involving NIH and other federal research grants and reinforces concerns about research stability in the US.July 24, 2026 -
NIH Request for Information on measuring and rewarding scientific impact
The National Institutes of Health is engaging stakeholders in defining specific, measurable indicators and incentives that reflect the collaborative, rigorous, and mission-driven nature of modern biomedical science.June 18, 2026