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Bullet policy · Apr 21, 2025

Latest Public Policy Report

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

In this issue:

  • Science Programs Face Major Budget Cuts in FY 2026
  • NSF Slashes Graduate Research Fellowships by Half
  • NSF Terminates Research Awards on DEI, Misinformation
  • Judge Blocks DOE Plan to Cap Research Indirect Costs at 15%
  • Trump Administration Moves to Narrow Endangered Species Protections
  • NSF Disbands Most Advisory Panels Amid Federal Downsizing
  • Trump Targets Scientific Journals
  • Interior Launches Major Reorganization
  • Funding Cut for National Climate Assessment
  • AIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2026 Funding for NIH
  • AIBS Joins Letter in Support NIAID Appropriations for FY 2026
  • Enter the 15th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest
  • Short Takes

    • Sexual Orientation, Gender Questions Removed from Ph.D. Graduate Survey
    • NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour on April 30
    • NOAA Refires Hundreds of Probationary Employees
    • Coalition Launches Data Rescue Project
    • BLM Nominee Withdraws Before Hearing
  • From the Federal Register

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