Federal Actions – Research
Please share any correspondence you receive from federal agencies or your institutional partners pertaining to your grants or subcontracts to this email: FederalFundingCommunications-group@uri.edu
The current presidential administration has issued Executive Orders and policy updates since the inauguration on January 20, 2025, indicating possible shifts in federal priorities. These changes impact both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.
A University Leadership Team on Federal Actions is monitoring executive and legislative action closely and actively engaging with the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, other elected leaders, and national education and research associations, including the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and the Council on Government Relations (COGR).
We recognize that these potential changes have raised many questions. The University remains committed to supporting our community and to our vital mission as a land- and sea-grant public research university. These resources from our national associations provide up-to-date information on the status of executive orders and policy initiatives
APLU Updates and Resources:
COGR Updates:
- UPDATED: COGR Executive Order Summary Tracker V.2: https://www.cogr.edu/cogr-summary-executive-orders-v2
- UPDATED: COGR’s 2025 Administration Transition Webpage: https://www.cogr.edu/2025-administration-transition-information-resources
- F&A One-Pager
Who Can Help Me?
URI’s Division of Research and Economic Development will provide guidance, updates, and access to relevant resources to help you navigate these changes. We encourage you to continue your research work. You have our full support to help advance your important work to develop new knowledge to address the world’s greatest challenges. Our team is here to help you navigate any questions or concerns.
General questions or information sharing; questions about research proposals in development: Amy Carroll; Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development
Please share any correspondence you receive from federal agencies or your institutional partners pertaining to your grants or subcontracts to this email: FederalFundingCommunications-group@uri.edu
Bethany D. Jenkins, PhD
Vice President of Research and Economic Development
Professor, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island