Welcome to The Research Policy Dispatch

A weekly newsletter highlighting federal policy actions that impact academic research and funding. Highlights key actions from Congress, the White House, and federal agencies. Free to read, and complements the paid Research Policy Atlas dashboard.

The Future of Federal Funding: Litigation, Legal Doctrine, and the Politicization of Grantmaking

Sep 26, 2025

Federal research funding is being reshaped by a convergence of legal doctrines, executive action, and congressional action. What used to be the background noise of administrative law is now front and center for anyone working in research administration. To see why, we need to get into some weeds.

Introducing the Research Policy Dispatch

Sep 19, 2025

Your weekly briefing on how executive actions, agency decisions, and federal rulings are reshaping academic research and funding.