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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Like many of you, I have been closely following the evolving updates and discussions surrounding the recent White House executive orders and their implications for federally funded research.
I fully understand the uncertainty this situation has created, and I want to reassure you that research leadership across the UC system is working diligently with Government Relations, Legal Counsel, and other key stakeholders to interpret and respond to these
developments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">While I have communicated individually with many PIs and Deans, we have been awaiting systemwide guidance from UCOP to ensure a consistent approach across campuses. That message, issued
by the UC Vice President for Research, is now available and attached to this email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">I want to emphasize the following key points:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">· If you receive a notification ordering a pause, termination, or modification to your research activities, please forward them immediately to
<a href="mailto:REDalert@ucr.edu"><span style="color:blue">REDalert@ucr.edu</span></a>. We will review the notification received and work with you to develop an appropriate response and strategy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">· We will also be sharing guidance received from agencies resulting from the Presidential Executive Orders. Such guidance will be posted on a dedicated webpage that will be available shortly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">· In the event there are any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities under your federal contract or financial assistance award (including grants and cooperative agreements), please
notify your RED Officer. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">· Unless you receive direct communication requiring action, or you are affected by agency-specific orders that we will be sharing, please continue your research activities as usual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">· Proposal development and submission processes remain unchanged for now. However, we encourage you to verify that your solicitation remains active on grants.gov and check for any amendments
or updated instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">I appreciate your patience as we seek greater clarity from funding agencies. UC Riverside has successfully navigated complex challenges in the past—most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic—and
I am confident that, together, we will effectively manage this situation as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">All my best wishes for your continuing research,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Rodolfo H. Torres <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Distinguished Professor of Mathematics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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