Sent to all federal PIs, research associate deans, other academic leaders, and central and departmental research administrators.
Dear Research Colleagues,
As you have likely heard, the federal government has entered a partial shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. We recognize that even a short shutdown can create real disruption: added uncertainty for research planning, delays in agency communication and actions, and concerns for project teams and students. We are closely monitoring federal guidance, coordinating across the University of Minnesota, and will share updates as new information becomes available.
If you have questions about a specific sponsored project or receive a stop work order, please contact your SPA grant and contract officer (GCO).
Please visit our Shutdown Guidance website for the latest information and updates.
Thank you for your patience and for the critical work you continue to do under these challenging circumstances.
Sincerely,
Joanne Billings, MD
Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation