Comment from David Williams
David WilliamsOpposeAcademic
Summary: A university professor and planetary scientist opposes the proposed OMB rule changes, arguing they will undermine US scientific leadership, increase bureaucracy, and restrict essential research activities. The commenter specifically highlights concerns regarding the politicization of grant funding, the removal of public notifications, the overriding of peer review, and limitations on international collaboration and conference attendance.
Hello. I am a US citizen and a professor at a major US research university. I am writing regarding the proposed rule changes by the Office of Management and Budget regarding the approval and administration of Federal research grants, specifically §200.202, §200.204, §200.205, §200.220, §200.432, §200.454, and §200.461. Please see my attached comment document.