Since the January inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, sponsoring agencies within the federal government have implemented changes, causing confusion and uncertainty about the future of research funding in higher education. 

The slew of recent orders issued by the U.S. President has created substantial confusion. Most recently, a freeze on federal funding was implemented by the Office of Management and Budget, sparking concern about potential impacts for sponsored programs and the critical research of UVA researchers and PIs.