{"id":23042,"date":"2026-06-26T09:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/university-research\/?p=23042"},"modified":"2026-06-26T09:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:05:24","slug":"opportunities-to-provide-feedback-on-federal-rfis-and-proposed-policy-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/university-research\/opportunities-to-provide-feedback-on-federal-rfis-and-proposed-policy-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities to Provide Feedback on Federal RFIs and Proposed Policy Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Colleagues,<\/p>\n

Over the past several weeks, members of our research community have received information regarding opportunities to provide feedback on federal Requests for Information (RFIs) and proposed policy changes, including recent notices from the National Institutes of Health and the Office of Management and Budget.<\/p>\n

We encourage members of our community to share their perspectives with the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of Government and Community Relations so that those insights may help inform the University’s consideration of these matters and, where appropriate, the development of official institutional responses.<\/p>\n

We also encourage those who wish to do so to submit comments directly to NIH, OMB, or other sponsoring agencies. Individual perspectives can play an important role in helping policymakers understand the practical implications of proposed changes for researchers, trainees, staff, institutions, and the broader research enterprise.<\/p>\n

If you choose to submit comments directly, please do so in your individual capacity<\/strong>. Unless specifically authorized, comments should not be submitted on behalf of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ or presented as representing an official University position. While individuals may identify their professional expertise and University affiliation for purposes of identification, any opinions, recommendations, or statements expressed should be clearly understood as their own. Additional guidance regarding individual and institutional advocacy activities is available in the University’s Lobbying Activities Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continued contributions to the research community.<\/p>\n

Warm regards,
\nSteve<\/p>\n

Stephen Dewhurst, PhD
\nVice President for Research<\/p>\n

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P.S. – For those who choose to submit comments directly to NIH, OMB, or other federal agencies, the following suggestions may be helpful:<\/p>\n