{"id":57401,"date":"2025-06-10T12:20:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T16:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?page_id=57401"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:50:15","slug":"federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Research Policy Announcements and Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"important notice\"><div class=\"important-wrap\"><p> <strong>As of now, the vast majority of research should continue as planned.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>The University will continue to monitor the latest developments and share information relevant to researchers below.<\/span> Sponsored Programs (<a href=\"mailto:ospera@bu.edu\" data-outlook-id=\"c764186c-5d75-499a-8d16-437477cafadd\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"latest-updates\"><span hidden>Latest Updates<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"important notice\"><div class=\"important-wrap\"><p> <strong>Latest Update: June 16, 2026<\/strong> <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regarding proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance:<\/strong> The Office of Management and Budget has published a proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2026\/05\/29\/2026-10817\/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rule<\/a> that would significantly modify how the federal government reviews and issues grant awards. Boston University will submit comments, working in coordination with professional associations and scientific societies. Individuals who wish to submit their own comments can review the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/guidance-on-advocacy-at-boston-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">g<\/span>uidance<\/a> on advocacy and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/regulations\/regulations-toolkit\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toolkit<\/a>. More information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogr.edu\/topics\/uniform-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COGR website<\/a>. Should you have questions about the status of the proposal, please reach out to BU Federal Relations at <a href=\"mailto:federal@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">federal@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"early-grant-termination-guidelines\"><span hidden>Early Grant Termination Guidelines<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"650\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-57469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001-636x207.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001-1024x333.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001-1536x499.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2025\/05\/Crop-Resize-17-1454-CILSE1-001-1920x624.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Early Grant Termination Guidelines<\/h1>\n<p><em>Kerberos log-in required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This guidance outlines the steps that need to be taken by a PI\/department\/school and Sponsored Programs when an award is terminated by a federal sponsor, a federal subaward is terminated by the prime sponsor, or a stop-work order is issued.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/forms-policies\/early-grant-termination-guidelines\/\" class=\"button button-primary\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"status-of-f-a-rates\">Status of F&amp;A Rates<\/h2>\n<p><span>Following a series of judicial and legislative actions, the calculation of F&amp;A rates remains unchanged.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Archived F&amp;A Information<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"archived-f-a-information\"><span hidden>Archived F&amp;A Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Previous information regarding the status of F&amp;A rates is available here in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub\/archive-of-notices-from-federal-agencies-and-departments\/\">Archive of Notices, Memos &amp; Guidance<\/a>. If you have questions, reach out to Sponsored Programs at <a href=\"mailto:ospera@bu.edu\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2025\/01\/andy-feliciotti-oN_cUY1v7hs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"339\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-42760\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"federal-actions\">Federal Actions<\/h2>\n<p>For information on Boston University policies related to recent federal actions, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/federal-actions\/\">Federal Actions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/federal-actions\/\" class=\"button button-primary\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"bu\">Boston University Guidance &amp; Internal Memos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/05\/29\/reminder-nih-definition-of-foreign-components-and-impacts-of-co-authorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reminder: NIH Definition of Foreign Components and Impacts of Co-Authorship<\/a> (5.29.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/05\/18\/research-security-training-annual-citi-update-due\/\">Research Security Training: Annual CITI Update Due<\/a> (5.18.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/04\/10\/nih-updates-on-nih-late-application-submission-policy-and-end-of-continuous-submission\/\">NIH Updates on Late Application Submission Policy and End of Continuous Submission<\/a> (4.10.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/03\/31\/nih-prior-approval-requirement-for-changes-to-domestic-subawards-effective-june-1-2026\/\">NIH Prior Approval Requirement for Changes to Domestic Subawards, Effective June 1, 2026<\/a> (4.7.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/03\/30\/nih-ahrq-and-hrsa-announce-fy-2026-updates-to-nrsa-stipends-tuition-fees-and-other-budgetary-levels\/\">NIH, AHRQ, and HRSA Announce FY 2026 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition\/Fees, and Other Budgetary Levels<\/a> (3.30.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/strengthening-program-officer-engagement\/\">Preparing Competitive Proposals Under Updated NSF and NIH Review Protocols<\/a> (3.18.26) (<em>Kerberos log-in required<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/02\/06\/recent-nih-notices-and-updates\/\">Recent NIH Notices and Updates from Sponsored Programs<\/a> (2.6.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/02\/05\/nih-fy2026-salary-limitation-for-grants-cooperative-agreements\/\">NIH FY2026 Salary Limitation for Grants &amp; Cooperative Agreements<\/a> (2.5.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/01\/21\/update-nih-confirms-sciencv-hyperlinks-are-allowable\/\">Update: NIH Confirms SciENcv Hyperlinks Are Allowable<\/a> (1.21.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/01\/16\/updates-from-sponsored-programs-on-grant-management-at-bu\/\">Updates from Sponsored Programs on Grant Management at BU<\/a> (1.16.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/01\/13\/federal-research-policy-updates-key-changes-you-need-to-know-for-nih-and-nsf-2\/\">Research Security Federal Research Policy Updates: Key Changes You Need to Know for NIH and NSF<\/a> (1.13.26)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/12\/12\/federal-research-policy-updates-key-changes-you-need-to-know-for-nih-and-nsf\/\">Federal Research Policy Updates: Key Changes You Need to Know for NIH and NSF<\/a> (12.12.25)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/08\/11\/nih-nce-re-enabled-in-era-commons\/\">NIH NCE Re-enabled in eRA Commons<\/a> (8.11.25)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/07\/23\/important-nih-updates-2\/\">Important NIH Updates<\/a> (7.23.25)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/05\/07\/nih-policy-update-on-foreign-subawards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NIH Policy Update on Foreign Subawards<\/a> (5.7.25)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/05\/06\/memo-enhancing-participant-privacy-and-confidentiality\/\">Enhancing Participant Privacy and Confidentiality<\/a> (5.6.25)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2025\/01\/15\/university-resources-to-navigate-the-federal-research-funding-landscape\/\">University Resources to Navigate the Federal Research Funding Landscape<\/a> (1.15.25)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Archived BU Guidance<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"archived-bu-guidance\"><span hidden>Archived BU Guidance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Previously-applicable guidance and older memos are available here in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub\/archive-of-notices-from-federal-agencies-and-departments\/\">Archive of Notices, Memos &amp; Guidance<\/a>. For current guidance and memos, please see the applicable list above.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about how any guidance or memo applies to your specific award, reach out to Sponsored Programs at <a href=\"mailto&quot;ospera@bu.edu&quot;\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"gb\">General Background<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Summaries and Notices<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogr.edu\/blog\/cogr-summary-executive-orders-v20\">Summary of Executive Orders via the Council on Governmental Relations<\/a> (COGR)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogr.edu\/blog\/cogr-litigation-update-tracker-updated-v4\">Pending Lawsuits Related to the Freeze on Payments for Grants &amp; Contracts<\/a> (COGR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Archived Background Information<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"archived-background-information\"><span hidden>Archived Background Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Previous background information is available here in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub\/archive-of-notices-from-federal-agencies-and-departments\/\">Archive of Notices, Memos &amp; Guidance<\/a>. If you have questions, reach out to Sponsored Programs at <a href=\"mailto:ospera@bu.edu\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"n\">Notices from Federal Agencies and Departments<\/h2>\n<p><span>If you have questions about how these notices apply to your specific, reach out to Sponsored Programs at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ospera@bu.edu\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Archived Notices<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"archived-notices\"><span hidden>Archived Notices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Previous agency notices are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/federal-funding-and-regulations-update-hub\/archive-of-notices-from-federal-agencies-and-departments\/\">here in the Archive of Notices, Memos &amp; Guidance<\/a>. For agency notices issued in the current month, please see the applicable sections above.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about how any notice applies to your specific award, reach out to Sponsored Programs at <a href=\"mailto:\u201cospera@bu.edu\u201d\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"sectionbreak\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Federal agencies are updating their terms and conditions to reference federal anti-discrimination law, prohibited boycotts, and other matters. Is there any action required on my end?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Several federal agencies, including NIH, NSF and VA, are requiring additional certifications that reference anti-discrimination law, diversity, equity and inclusion and\/or prohibited boycotts. If you receive a certification request in connection with an award application or funding notice, please contact Sponsored Programs, so that the request can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>The University will continue to monitor the latest developments and share information relevant to researchers. Sponsored Programs (ospera@bu.edu) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What should I do if my award is terminated by a federal sponsor, my federal subaward is terminated by the prime sponsor, or a stop-work order is issued?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">A stop work order or termination notice may be sent to the PI, a Sponsored Programs grant administrator, or to the institution\u2019s mailbox. If all parties are not copied on the communication, the notice should be sent to the following parties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The PI<\/li>\n<li>Sponsored Programs (<a href=\"mailto:\u201cospera@bu.edu\u201d\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The primary department administrator for the project<\/li>\n<li>Department chair\/center director<\/li>\n<li>The school\u2019s associate dean of research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/forms-policies\/early-grant-termination-guidelines\/\">early grant termination guidelines<\/a> for next steps.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can the federal government terminate my grant after it has been awarded?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-2\/subtitle-A\/chapter-II\/part-200?toc=1\">Uniform Guidance<\/a> allows federal funding agencies to terminate awards if the grantee institution has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the award, including project milestones, or if the award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities. Following the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/forms-policies\/early-grant-termination-guidelines\/\">early grant termination guidelines<\/a>, please consult with Sponsored Programs and the Office of the General Counsel to determine the appropriate course of action.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What can the University do if an agency attempts to rescind an award?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">In accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-2\/subtitle-A\/chapter-II\/part-200?toc=1\">Uniform Guidance<\/a>, agencies are required to provide written notice of the termination to the federal award recipient. The notice must include the reason for termination, the effective date, and the specific portion of the federal award being terminated. Each agency has its own procedures for appealing a termination decision. Additionally, the grant or cooperative agreement, or the funding agency\u2019s grant policy statements, may outline agency-specific procedures the recipient must follow to dispute a termination.<\/p>\n<p>Following the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/forms-policies\/early-grant-termination-guidelines\/\">early grant termination guidelines<\/a>, please consult with Sponsored Programs and the Office of the General Counsel to determine the appropriate course of action.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Should I continue responding to grant solicitations?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Faculty should continue submitting applications for active federal award solicitations. We encourage investigators to complete applications using the latest posted guidance, including for any components that may conflict with executive orders, to ensure applications are accepted in the system.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Should I stop traveling or buying equipment with grant funds?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">As of now, research should continue as planned. As always, stay proactive about managing grant funds to ensure long-term sustainability, but no preemptive changes are required unless you\u2019ve received a written stop-work order.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I have a specific question about my grant or program. Where do I go for information?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">We understand that many researchers have award-specific concerns. Please send your questions to Sponsored Programs at <a href=\"mailto:ospera@bu.edu\">ospera@bu.edu<\/a>, and our team will compile them, provide responses, and add to these FAQs around common issues.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Things are happening quickly. What do I need to know now as a researcher?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Researchers should continue doing their work and advancing their scholarship, research, and expertise. They should continue submitting grants and thinking strategically about how to position their research to ensure that they can continue pursuing the topics they care about. No preemptive action is required unless you are explicitly notified otherwise by a program officer or through an agency announcement. The University is following federal actions closely and will continue to provide regular updates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr>\n<ul><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University will continue to monitor the latest developments and share information relevant to researchers below. Sponsored Programs (ospera@bu.edu) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions. 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