STM Member Support: responding to the proposed US grant regulations

On 29 May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule titled Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance or “Uniform Grant Regulation.” The document proposes dozens of rule changes to Part 200 of Title 2 of the US Code of Federal Regulations on how the government handles the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of financial assistance.

If finalized in its current form, these changes would significantly reshape how research is funded, evaluated, and communicated. The proposal poses significant harm to the scientific community, including researchers, research institutions, academic publishers, and professional societies. 

This document is designed to support STM members in preparing and submitting responses to the OMB’s proposed rule. We have included: 

• An overview of the most important issues raised by the proposal
• Suggested guidance on how to structure an effective public comment
• Detailed analysis of the specific sections of the rule and suggested points to raise

You do not need to engage with every section. Members are encouraged to focus on the areas most relevant to their individual organization including the research discipline and community they serve.  

You can use this document in three ways: as a quick briefing; a guide to structuring your response; or a reference for specific clauses.