UGA Research Community, We are currently experiencing a unique situation in which awards and related communications are being sent to various individuals across the institution. In some cases, Principal Investigators (PIs) and unit research administrators receive award notifications directly. However, as the Authorized Organizational Official, SPA is not consistently included in these communications. Your assistance [...]
A Message from the Vice President for Research Dear Colleagues, On Friday, the Office of Research added an FAQ section to our Federal Funding Updates webpage to inform you about federal funding changes, what actions you should take, and what UGA is doing to address them. Given the dynamic nature of the situation, expect regular [...]
A Message from the Vice President for Research Dear University Community Members, We are continuing to assess the impacts of recent Presidential Executive Orders affecting federal agency funding and operations. This is a complex and dynamic situation, and we recognize the concerns it is causing for our faculty, staff, and students. We understand that prolonged [...]
Like many of you, we are actively monitoring developments regarding federal agency grant, loan, and financial assistance programs. This situation is in flux, and we recognize and acknowledge the uncertainty and concerns within our campus community. Please be assured that our students, faculty, and staff are our priority. We are working to comply with all [...]
Dear Colleagues, As you know, the new administration took office on January 20, 2025, signaling potential shifts in federal R&D funding priorities. Some federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Energy (DOE), have paused funding decisions, external communications, federal personnel travel, and other activities. Additional [...]
