In today's episode we talk with Steve Jax (the man, the myth, the legend!) about his recent webinar on Advanced Strategies for Enhancing Your Proposal. We jabber about preliminary data (is it REALLY necessary?), getting to know your reviewers, evaluation plans and more. Check it out and stay tuned for another Federal Digest in the coming weeks!

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We are back with all the details on the new Executive Order. Steve and I dive into the key takeaways (appointees reviewing announcements and awards, preference for lower indirect cost rates, termination for convenience), and then take a peek at the appropriations process and the good indicators coming out of Congress! 

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We are back with GOOD news! Today Steve and I chat about the appropriations process (because if you thought the Big Beautiful Bill was the end of the conversation you were wrong) and how the committees are being less slash and burn in their proposals. We also talk about some upcoming changes to NIH submission policy (no more submitting 6+ applications as PI or mPI per year) and their AI policy. Check it out!

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In today's episode, Senior Grants Consultant Steve Jax and I talk through some of the themes arising out of our most recent webinar on the FY2026 Federal Budget. We talk about best practices for faculty to take when considering how and when to apply, a very un-School House Rock overview of where we are in the budget process, and where to go to find good information as we move forward. 

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We are back with a brief update on all federal happenings - the Supreme Court's decision on nationwide injunctions, DOGE losing access to Grants.gov, and what may be happening inside the administration with constitutional spend down requirements. Check it out!

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We are back today to talk about GOOD things! First up, a court case regarding the NIH terminated grants, then the House Appropriations processes related to USDA, NSF CAREER (it's here to stay, guys!), and finally some more updates on indirect cost rate discussions. Check it out!

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We are back after a brief break with all the updates on the new detailed executive budget plans. We talk about the restructuring happening at NSF and NIH, and what to look for in the coming weeks and months as the budget process progresses. 

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Steve and I are back this week to discuss the latest news - NSF is restructuring their divisions, NIH clarifies the foreign subaward policy (it's temporary!!), and the Gates Foundation speeds up their endowment spend down to assist with the federal government grant shortfalls!

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Steve and I are back today to discuss the big stories: the Administration's budget request (eek!), NSF halts awards, NSF also has a new indirect cost rate policy, foreign subawards and (finally!) some good news! Check it out!

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We are back with Managing Grants Consultants Melissa Cornish and Kristina Weaver, answering all your lingering questions from our webinar series! We talk about foundations stepping up to the plate (and how to engage them), what makes grants competitive in these times, how to find collaborators, and more! Tune in and follow us for more!

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