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Stay informed on the latest science policy and advocacy news affecting the biophysics community. BPS in the Beltway highlights federal funding updates, legislative activity, agency news, and opportunities for members to take action in support of biophysics research.

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BPS in the Beltway | September 10, 2019

In Brief

BPS Congressional Fellowship Applications Open for 2020-2021
Senate Appropriations Postpones Budget Mark-Ups Until Further Notice
UK Researchers Fear No-Deal Brexit Under New Prime Minister
NIH Releases Details About New Fetal Tissue Research Policy
Senators Introduce Bill to Reduce Drug Prices Developed from NIH Funds
Science in the News

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BPS in the Beltway | November 5, 2018

  • Midterm Elections Are Tomorrow! Get Out There And Vote!
  • Congress Has Work to Do on NSF Funding in Lame Duck
  • NSF Report Calls for Long-term Commitment to Mid-scale Research Infrastructure
  • Prominent Scientists Press British Government on Free Movement, Funding in Brexit Deal
  • Public Affairs Annual Meeting Sessions: Brexit, Congressional Budgets, Comms. Workshop and Grants
  • Trump Administration Signals Cuts for Federal Agencies in FY2020 Budget Proposal
  • Science in the News
Tags: fundingNSFBrexitBPS BeltwayPACCongressional BudgetsInfrastructureLame DuckMidtermsNovember 6
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BPS in the Beltway | October 3, 2018

  • BPS Members Rally for Medical Research; Support Golden Goose Award
  • British Scientists Frat a 'No Deal' Brexit
  • DOE Office of Science Funded On Time
  • NSF Announces New Sexual Harassment Policy
  • President Trump Approves A Funding Increase for NIH; NSF Left Flat
  • Senate Panel Advances Droegemeier
  • Science in the News
Tags: immigrationvisassexual harassmentRally for Medical ResearchNSFOpen AccessDOEEUOffice of ScienceNIH FundingOSTPDroegemeierHHSEuropeBrexitNSF FundingGolden Goose Award
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