Portuguese edition of DORA’s Guide for research funders launched - August 18, 2026
DORA has released the Portuguese translation of the Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations (RFO Guide). The resource is designed to support research funders in aligning evaluation processes and funding policies with principles of quality, equity, integrity, openness, and… Read More
Congress pauses implementation of OMB grant regulation revisions - August 6, 2026
The United States Senate has moved to block implementation of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed changes to federal grant regulations. On August 2, the Senate released the text of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through mid‑December. The legislation includes language prohibiting… Read More
Taylor & Francis highlights evidence on reforming doctor training to reduce prescribing errors - July 21, 2026
A policy briefing presented during Sense about Science’s Evidence Week highlighted research showing that structured, video‑enhanced feedback in medical education can significantly reduce prescribing errors among newly qualified doctors. The intervention, developed through research published in Medical Teacher, was found to halve prescribing mistakes… Read More
SSP submits comment opposing OMB proposal on federal research rules - July 20, 2026
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) joined nearly half a million public comments opposing the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Following the release of the… Read More
Intellectual Freedom Committee issues Guidelines for evaluating digital content vendors - July 15, 2026
The Intellectual Freedom Committee has released “Content Controls and Access Guidelines for Vendors,” a new document designed to assist library staff in making informed decisions when selecting third‑party digital content providers. Adopted on May 5, 2026, the guidelines provide tools to help safeguard intellectual… Read More
STM defends independent scholarly communication and merit review - July 14, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has submitted comments to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing proposed changes to federal grant regulations. STM argued that the revisions would undermine independent expert review, scholarly communication, and the dissemination of research findings.… Read More
FIZ Karlsruhe engages in EU consultation on copyright - July 14, 2026
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on revising EU copyright legislation, with particular attention to adapting the legal framework to technological developments—especially artificial intelligence—and to the requirements of research and innovation. Experts in copyright law from FIZ Karlsruhe contributed to the first… Read More
Jisc and EAUC release guidance on AI’s environmental impact in Higher Education - June 24, 2026
Jisc and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) have launched new guidance to help universities and colleges address the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The resource was introduced at the 2026 EAUC annual conference and is designed to support post‑16 education… Read More
SSP responds to OMB proposal on Federal Research Guidance - June 23, 2026
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued a proposal to revise the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly known as Uniform Guidance. The proposed changes introduce new requirements for federal programs, including grant distribution, that could limit the… Read More
STM issues statement on proposed OMB revisions to federal research funding rules - June 16, 2026
STM has expressed strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, warning that the changes could undermine the independent and rigorous system that supports American science. According to STM, the United States has… Read More
