Policies are changing moment-to-moment. While we will do our best to update this page in a timely manner, please see other resources in the side bar as well:
Since the Trump administration took office on January 20, 2025, the administration has released numerous executive orders and memos that could impact the funding and operation of research at the Colorado School of Public Health. As a school, we are keeping a close eye on these developments as they continue to evolve on a daily basis.
The purpose of this webpage is to provide updates, resources, and guidance to researchers at the school of public health. We will provide information as it becomes available on the impacts of the new administration’s policies on public health-related research with a focus on the research areas and sponsors that are particularly relevant to our school community.
Please check back as we assess the news on a daily basis and provide updates as needed. If you have information that you believe should be included on this page, please contact Christina Abel or Michelle Kuba.
Guidance From Colorado School of Public Health
1. Continue working on grants currently under review. Assume you will have to rewrite and resubmit grants that are currently under review, especially if they were targeted toward priorities that are no longer in place.*
2. Write grants with your new audience in mind. As part of grantsmanship, we shape our research to match the interests of the funder.
3. Pay attention to new funding opportunities. Grant funds are likely to shift from one agency to another. For example, about 15 years ago, the Department of Defense had a large portfolio of cancer research. We will most likely see similar shifts to agencies that come into favor that will be newly charged with health-focused research. As a School, we plan to stay abreast of these shifts and share this information with you.
4. Diversify your grant portfolio. This is valuable advice regardless of the funding climate. Try to have a mix of foundations, federal, and state funds.
5. PI's and grant personnel, you are encouraged to submit and pay invoices in a timely manner as we do not know under what conditions grants/contracts will continue.
6. Continue your work on your active federal grants as normal, unless you receive a cease-and-desist, stop-work order or other communication directly from a federal agency. In such instances, reach out immediately to the Office of Grants and Contracts for additional guidance on how to proceed.
Contact Information
If you need specific guidance on your research, contact your department chair or Associate Dean for Research, Dana Dabelea:
If you have information that you believe should be included on this page, please contact Christina Abel or Michelle Kuba.
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