We believe reduction of reimbursement of key costs may put the important research of our PhD scholars at risk. More broadly, we are deeply concerned that these cuts will impact critical US scientific progress, drastically reduce the scientific competitiveness of the United States, and harm a long-standing partnership between academic institutions and the federal government. —Read the complete February 12 statement
Scholars who face difficulties due to Federal executive orders or funding reductions are urged to contact their sponsoring chapters or email national@arcsfoundation.org. Menbers can voice concerns as individuals by contacting their Senators and/or Representatives.
"As federal science funding has declined, America has lost its lead in global measures of scientific output, effectiveness, and innovation, the University of California reports. Read more or use the tool to contact your Congressional delegation.
Trump and Higher Ed: Understanding the Latest — Chronicle of Higher Education webinar August 20 at 1 p.m. PDT. Register to attend or receive link to recorded session.
FEDERAL RESEARCH BUDGET PROPOSALS: American Association for Advancement of Science's FY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard has the latest.
REGAINING U.S. LEADERSHIP: National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt's data-driven State of the Science address is followed by a panel discussion.
"NIH ROLE IN SUSTAINING THE U.S. ECONOMY: the $2.56 return for every $1 spent on research benefits every state. Download the full report or access state-by-state data
Talking points and Congressional visit tips from AAAS.
Save NSF Toolkit — tips and talking points for sharing the impact of NSF grants.
McClintock Letters Initiative — writing local media to explain research and why it matters.
Whistleblower — confidential Congressional data collection on lost grants and jobs.
Five Things to Know If Your Federal Grant is Terminated — advice from The Transmittor.
ARCS Foundation is a member of the Council.
Nine ARCS partner universities are among the 150 signatories on "A Call for Constructive Engagement," an open letter that opposes "unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education." The presidents of Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, and San Francisco State Universities; the Universities of Hawai‘i, Maryland, San Diego, Virginia, and Washington; and Pomona College signed the letter, along with the leaders of the Association of American Universities, American Association of Colleges and Universities, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read the letter
Facilities and administrative (F&A) costs include a range of indirect expenses not directly covered by research grants—from janitorial and support staff, to utilities and computing, to workplace safety compliance and service contracts for high-end research equipment.
Watch the video or read a factsheet describing what F&A reimbursements (also known as indirect costs or overhead) are, how they are determined, and why they are important.
* AAU and APLU joined with the American Council on Education in legal action contesting NIH cuts to F&A. Read more
ALSO: AAAS and the Royal Society's science diplomacy framework Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption, addresses increased economic competition, rapid technological advancements, the rise of non-state entities, and other challenges.
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UC SAN DIEGO — Faciliites and administration (F&A) funding is the foundation of discovery, this video explains.
HAWAII — President Wendy Hensel's communications plus updates and resources related to executive orders and federal poiicy changes.
WASHINGTON STATE — President Elizabeth Cantwell proposes a "purposeful realignment of WSU’s financial model" amid challenges.
SAN DIEGO STATE — Visit the federal updates and actions page.
WASHINGTON — The Alumni Association’s UW Impact! legislative advocacy program offers issue alerts and ways to advocate for funding and policies that support discovery. Learn more
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM — Federal Updates webpage links to an Executive Order tracker.