Sponsored Projects Administration

Recent Announcements

January 27, 2025

Federal Executive Orders and Research Activities: Follow-up from Jan. 23 Email

Dear Principal Investigators,

In response to executive orders issued by the new administration, some federal agencies have begun issuing “stop-work orders,” or other policy directives, for grants and contracts.  In some instances, these orders have been sent directly to principal investigators. If you receive such an order directly, please forward it to your SPA project officer immediately. SPA will work with principal investigators to interpret any orders received and provide guidance regarding how to comply.