2025 Federal Administration Transition

Since the change in the Federal Administration on January 20, 2025 a number of Presidential Actions and Executive Orders (EOs) have been issued that reflect a shift in federal priorities. Under the direction of the new administration, Federal agencies are making plans and taking actions to implement the new EOs. This is a fluid situation with updates being issued at least daily, and there is a lot of speculation as to what the changes will mean. We understand that many UCLA researchers have questions.

We are monitoring Federal communications as well as information from other sources. The UC Office of the President (UCOP) issued a message from President Drake and a memo for researchers on January 28, 2025 that we encourage you to read. Also, the latest information is being tracked and summarized by several university associations. The Council on Government Relations (COGR) has developed a resource page that compiles recent EOs, agency directives, and other information that is relevant to upcoming and existing federal contracts and grants. See: COGR 2025 Administration Transition Information & Resources. We are also monitoring information provided by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

Visit the Office of Research and Creative Activities website for updated information and guidance

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