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Announcement

Update on implications of government shutdown for federally-supported research at Stanford

October 21, 2025

As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, I write with updates and further guidance for researchers receiving or applying for federal grants.

The general guidance provided in my September 30 message stands: Work on existing grants may continue, but renewals and new notices of award are not being issued and amendments are not being approved.

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Vision

Facilitate interdisciplinary research and maintain public trust in a culture of integrity, where service to society is a core shared value.

Mission

To provide guidance and support to facilitate, nurture, and safeguard a thriving research ecosystem.

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VPDoR supports Stanford’s research ecosystem, and its units, institutes, centers, and research labs.

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Policies

Find research laws, regulations, and policies. Browse the Research Policy Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Administrative Guide and other manuals and guides related to research.

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Resources

Explore Research Topics, How To’s, Tools & Documents, and Training Opportunities that help enable research.

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Funding

From research funding within Stanford to external opportunities, VPDoR provides search tools, proposal resources, and guidance to support your journey from idea to implementation.

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By the Numbers

  • 800+

    Academic Staff – Research

  • 15

    Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes

  • $1.98B

    Sponsored Research

  • 30+

    Shared Instrumentation Facilities

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