2025 Federal Administration Transition Guidance for Federally Funded Research
Find up-to-date guidance and resources regarding the 2025 federal administration transition impacting federally funded research projects.
Overview
The Trump Administration has issued new Executive Orders reflecting a shift in federal priorities. As with any administration transition, temporary pauses on external communications and operational reviews are standard as federal agencies realign their policies with new directives.
On January 20, 2025, these Executive Orders led to several significant actions, including project-specific suspensions, stop-work orders, and terminations by federal agencies and sponsors. Additionally, federally funded projects involving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) activities have been ordered to halt immediately, with no further DEIA-related charges allowed on these awards.
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) recognizes and appreciates the vital contributions of faculty, students and staff to federally funded research projects. Ensuring the continuity of research teams is a top priority and we are actively monitoring these developments to assess their impact on federally funded research projects. We are committed to supporting Principal Investigators as they navigate these changes and will work closely with departments and leadership to address any funding interruptions that may affect project personnel.
As new information becomes available, OSP will provide timely updates, resources, and tailored guidance to help you navigate this evolving situation. If you encounter information not addressed here, please email unosponpro@unomaha.edu so we can include it in our communications.