To uphold our shared values of access and opportunity, belonging, academic freedom, and self-governance, it is important for us to have a shared understanding of the context in which we advance our mission. We will make better decisions if more members of our community are informed.
To foster a common understanding of how the University structure works, the Office of the Provost is hosting a series of webinars over the course of the academic year. Anyone with a NetID may register and attend the live webinars. Recordings of each webinar will be posted here, along with slide decks.
To submit a question, or suggest a topic for a future webinar, please email provost@uw.edu. To submit questions anonymously, please use this form.
Upcoming webinar
UW Federal Funding for Research
- Date: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
- Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Gain insight into the policy and process for federal funding for research during this presentation 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
Register to attend | Send questions to provost@uw.edu
Webinar archive
UW State Budget
- Date: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Learn the basics of how the UW’s state budget works in this high-level overview by leaders from the UW’s State Relations and Finance, Planning & Budgeting (FPB) teams. This session provides an overview of:
- The UW’s state budget
- Upcoming legislative session, which begins Jan. 11
- The University’s legislative agenda and strategy
- How the UW community engages with elected state leaders