Research Administration Operations During Government Shutdown
October 1, 2025
As you are aware, the federal government is currently experiencing a shutdown. We want to provide clarity on how this impacts our research administration operations within Sponsored Research.
- Sponsored Research Office Operations
The Sponsored Research Office remains fully operational. We are committed to supporting our research community and maintaining business continuity throughout the shutdown. - Proposal Submissions
Proposal submissions will continue as usual. However, federal agency help desks are currently unavailable, which may affect our ability to resolve submission-related issues. - Award Modifications and Prior Approvals
We will continue to submit award modifications and prior approval requests when possible. That said, we do not expect responses from federal agencies until normal operations resume. - New Awards
No new federal awards will be issued during the shutdown period. We will monitor the situation closely and communicate any updates as they become available.
For more detailed information on Federal agency operations, please reference the following resources: