Ongoing updates
On January 20th and 21st, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Orders (EO), regarding DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and accessibility) initiatives and programs. These Executive Order gives federal agencies time to review and implement termination of DEI or DEIA initiatives and programs "as allowed by law;" and to issue guidance for private sector compliance to end "illegal DEI discrimination and preferences."
- Further information relevant to specific awards already made to RIT will be provided by the individual agencies.
- Principal Investigators receiving specific information from an agency should forward it to their Sponsored Research Services Post Award representative.
- Proposals in progress should refer to program-specific information and updates provided by the sponsoring agencies.
- All other questions related to these actions as it relates to a specific Sponsored Research proposal or award should be directed to SRS
We are closely monitoring guidance and updates from federal agencies and will keep you informed of any changes that may affect your work. Please bookmark this page and check back for updates.
Links to Executive Orders
Agency notices regarding the Executive Orders
Employment and Training Administration, US Department of Labor
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA.gov on Removing DEI Requirements from ROSES
Department of Justice (DOJ) - ASAP
Department of Energy (DOE) CBP and DEI Notification to existing recipients
Department of Energy (DOE) Action Memorandum
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) QA M-25-13 Guidance (Rescinded)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-25-14 rescinding M25-13 memo
Energy.gov Recission of DEI, CBP, and more
NSF.gov Implementation of Recent Executive Orders