Advocacy Response to Recent Actions by the U.S. Administration
Stay informed on the latest actions from the administration affecting NIH and federal funding. SfN, along with its coalition partners, are actively engaged on these issues. Find a comprehensive timeline and the advocacy actions that SfN has taken or participated in.
Action Center
Stay informed and take action on issues that impact neuroscience.
Take Action CenterSfN Statements
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Statement on the NIH Imposed Standard Indirect Cost Rate
On February 7th, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that effective immediately, all NIH grants must have a maximum indirect cost rate of 15% in lieu of the normal rates defined in an institution’s negotiated indirect cost rate agreement.
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Urge Congress to Protect Biomedical Research
Recent actions such as federal communication restrictions, funding freezes, and a new uncertain landscape for federal employees have left neuroscientists who receive funding through federal grants concerned about whether their important work will continue or be significantly hampered.
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Call to End Freeze on Federal Grants
The White House pause on federal grants is unprecedented and highly disruptive to the entire scientific community. The Administration has frozen previously approved and authorized funds, including reimbursements for funds already spent.
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SfN, NIH, and a Healthy Scientific Enterprise
This message was sent to SfN members Thursday, January 23.
"In light of the very recent federal executive actions that affect NIH including a freeze on hiring, study sections, Advisory Council meetings, travel, and communications, I wanted to reach out to all of you today..."
Statements from Coalition Partners
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AAMC AAMC Statement on Drastic Cuts to NIH-Funded Research
AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Scientific Officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, issued the following statement regarding the administration’s announcement of severe cuts in facilities and administrative (also referred to as “indirect”) costs related to grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
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