To keep UW faculty updated and engaged, I am launching a regular digest with pertinent information on federal and national issues affecting universities, as a supplement to our federal policy updates page. The digest also will relay actions and guidance from UW leadership and share opportunities for faculty to be involved.
Provost’s blog
Updates on federal research funding and pause of promotion and tenure clock
As we approach the end of the academic year, we continue to monitor developments at the federal level related to research funding and other policies affecting the University. I am writing to update you on the current federal landscape and actions UW leaders are taking to plan for contingences and make financial decisions during a continuously evolving situation.
UW budget town hall follow-up
The University of Washington is facing a budget crisis due to the convergence of reductions to our state funding and federal changes, including proposed cuts to research funding. Together, these pressures create an urgent need to reduce our operating budgets and ensure that our expenses do not continue to exceed our revenues.
Pausing processing of NSF awards with notification dates on or after May 5, 2025
Due to federal policy changes, the UW Office of Sponsored Programs will pause processing of NSF awards with notification dates on or after May 5.