Updates from the Provost – Nov. 4, 2026

Register now for UW-hosted webinar on federal funding for research, Nov. 16

Gain insight into the policy and process for federal funding for research during a webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, presented by leaders from the UW Federal Relations team and the Office of Research.

This session also includes a high-level review of:

• The overall status of the federal budget cycle and what it means for the UW
• Research security and restrictions on collaborating with researchers from other countries
• Proposed changes to Uniform Guidance, the government-wide framework governing federal grants and other financial assistance, including research awards
• How the UW works with elected officials and federal agencies
• Guidance for the UW community to appropriately engage the federal government

The webinar, which will be recorded and posted online here, requires a UW NetID to register and attend. Space is limited. A link to the webinar will be sent to all registered attendees the morning of Nov. 16. Register via this link, and send your questions about federal funding in advance to provost@uw.edu. To submit questions anonymously, please use this form.

This is the second in a series of webinars that the Office of the Provost is hosting throughout the academic year to foster a common understanding of how the University structure works. UW Medicine will be the focus of a webinar in winter quarter. The dates and times will be announced soon.

More on upcoming and past provost’s webinars

Federal Funding for Research, Nov. 16

• Register here
• Send a question to provost@uw.edu
• Submit an anonymous question through this form.

The UW’s State Budget, Oct. 26

• Watch the video
• View the slides

Restricted party screening now required for visa requests

Federal restrictions limit or prohibit activity with individuals or entities on federal restricted party lists. This impacts various areas across the University as  we engage and transact with many parties, including consultants, customers, and others who carry out work, research or provide goods and services to the UW. Restricted party screening is a step the University takes to prevent the unauthorized transfer of sensitive technologies and materials, play a part in economic and national security efforts, and minimize other risks to the institution.

As of Nov. 2, units are required to perform restricted party screening for all visa requests submitted to the International Scholars Office (ISO) and Continuum College. Additional guidance on restricted parties and how to conduct screenings is available on the UW Research Security webpage. For further assistance, please researchsecurity@uw.edu.

New NIH requirements for acknowledging funding

National Institutes of Health has released new requirements for communicating and acknowledging federal funding. Recipients must acknowledge federal funding when describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with NIH funds in publications, public statements, papers, posters, press releases and other documents.

Leadership

Washington residents make up three-quarters of entering class

Nearly four out of 10 incoming students are first generation, and the student body includes residents of 38 of Washington’s 39 counties. Get the official enrollment numbers from all three campuses.

SAVE THE DATES: Info sessions on Incentive Based Budgeting, Nov. 19 & Dec. 14

Learn more about Incentive Based Budgeting (IBB) during one of two online community information sessions Nov. 19 and Dec. 14 when I am joined by Jason Campbell, senior vice president of Finance, Planning and Budgeting; and Erin Guthrie, associate vice president, university data and analysis. Details will be posted on the IBB website closer to the dates.

UW budget and data content now available on one site

Information on the UW’s budget and Institutional Analytics and Decision Support is now housed on the Finance, Planning and Budgeting website. FPB recently migrated the information from the legacy Office of Planning and Budgeting site. This content, including all fiscal year 2028 budget information, is now posted alongside information from other FPB units including Financial Stewardship & Operations, University Business Services, Treasury Office and UW Real Estate.

Community

Shared Research Facilities & Resources Fair, Nov. 17

Attend the UW Shared Research Facilities & Resources Fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 in HUB 332 and 334 to discover the people, services, technology and expertise that support research across the University of Washington.

Awards of Excellence: Distinguished Librarian Award nominations due Nov. 30

Celebrate the work of UW Libraires by submitting a nomination for the Distinguished Librarian Award by Nov. 30.

 

Awards of Excellence: Thorud Leadership Award nominations due Dec. 11

Do you work with someone whose leadership makes a real difference in the lives of our employees, students and community? Nominate them by Dec. 11 for the David B. Thorud Leadership Award.

Resources for Researchers & Instructors

Find open access journals where UW authors publish cost-free

UW Libraries’ Open Journal Finder is a database of open access publications that waive publishing charges for UW authors. Learn more.

 

Navigating AI use in the classroom

Student use of AI is top of mind for many of us, particularly when it comes to teaching and learning. This quarter Teaching@UW offers a number of sessions that explore the importance of developing AI-related course policies and ways to reduce students’ temptation to “offload” learning to AI.

 

Questions about open enrollment?

UW Benefits representatives have answers – in-person and online. Follow the open enrollment user guide and learn what you can change before open enrollment ends Nov. 23.

 

REMINDER: Open private funding opportunities for faculty, researchers

Faculty and researchers may search current open funding opportunities from private sources for their research and programs through a dashboard developed by the UW Corporate & Foundation Relations team.