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Senate hearing explores impact of Trump Administration’s actions on biomedical research
FASEB submitted a statement for the hearing record, commenting on several issues raised during the witness testimony and questions and answers, including the 15 percent cap on F&A costs, sudden termination of grants, and the growing instability across the biomedical funding landscape.May 8, 2025 -
NSF continues implementation of Executive Orders, terminates grants and committees
The NSF made organizational changes and terminated over 400 grants as part of continuing efforts to implement recent executive orders pertaining to reducing the size of the federal government and DEI.April 25, 2025 -
FASEB launches advocacy campaign opposing Administration’s budget request
FASEB issued a statement expressing grave concerns about the administration’s request, noting that if enacted by Congress, the unprecedented cuts to NIH and NSF would severely erode progress in biomedical and biological research.May 8, 2025 -
FASEB statement expresses support for international scholars
In its statement, FASEB acknowledged appreciation for the contributions of international scholars in advancing scientific discovery.May 8, 2025 -
NIH Director discusses agency priorities with advisory council
On April 21, Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, the new director of the NIH, provided an overview of his top five priorities for the agency as part of the public session a rescheduled convening of the NIH Council of Councils.April 24, 2025 -
Radical restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services takes place
The Secretary of HHS announced on March 27 efforts to conduct a dramatic restructuring in accordance with the executive order, “Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative.”April 15, 2025 -
FASEB submits Fiscal Year 2026 funding requests to Congress
Amid rumors that President Trump will send his fiscal year 2026 budget request to Congress in either late April or early May, FASEB sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees summarizing the federation's funding recommendations for the NIH, the NSF, and other science agencies.April 10, 2025