The Grant Rant

In this episode, Grants Research Associate Aubrey Leaman sits down with Dr. Tim Marin, Acting Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Benedictine University to discuss the SSTEM program! Dr. Marin leads us through his institution's experiences with the programs, what others should consider before applying, and more! 

For more about NSF S-STEM, check out the program page.  

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In today's episode, we discuss what is currently happening in the funding landscape, including new proposed rule changes from the OMB, using political appointees for funding decisions, the speed of new RFAs, and the role AI is currently playing in the grants space. 

Guests: Aubrey Leaman, Grants Researcher & Tom Kuhn, Grants Consultant

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In this episode, I chat with Tom Kuhn (Grants Consultant) and Aubrey Leaman (Grants Researcher) about some of the topics and questions arising from our February webinar! We touch on compliance vs. advancement, whether funders will be prioritizing shorter-term grants, how to reframe your research for competitiveness, and more! 

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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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