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This page shows updates about sponsored research at Cornell, with a focus on federal sponsors. These updates are also sent to the research community in the Biweekly Research Update email. If you would

Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 U.S. Federal government remains in standard funded operation, with no impact on Cornell operations at present.

The White House has announced a significant expansion of the travel ban will take effect on January 1. The list now includes 39 countries that are either fully or partially restricted. Learn more

An updated proposal submission policy for Cornell researchers will go into effect Jan. 6, 2026. New internal deadlines and other updates will ensure adequate time for thorough compliance review

CONTENTS 1. Federally Funded Research 2. Deadline for Timely Educational Research 3. Artificial Intelligence in your IRB Protocol 4. Revised & New IRB Policies and Guidance 5. SMART IRB 6: Reminder

You can build resilience into your lab's daily operations by implementing best practices in documentation and emergency preparedness. Whether you manage a small group or large facility, this guide

Find guidance and resources to navigate new research-specific requirements, regulations, or systems for working with federal sponsors. ( Updated Wednesday, November 19, 12:19 p.m. EST)

All Cornell-related international travel must be preregistered in the Cornell International Travel Registry . Starting on November 1, 2024, international travel that is not preregistered will be

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published revisions to their core policy documents that represent significant changes for NSF researchers and administrators, effective May 20, 2024. Please