On September 15, 2025, Chancellor Julio Frenk shared a message from President Milliken to the UC Community regarding the suspension of federal research funding.

Vice Chancellor for Academic Personnel Michael S. Levine and Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto sent reminders to all eligible faculty members to use the UC Outside Activity Tracking System (OATS.) 

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government must restore National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to UCLA. 

On August 8, 2025, Chancellor Julio Frenk shared an update related to UCLA's federal research funding. 

On August 5, 2025, Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto, shared a recent concern of rising Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (MFTRPs). 

On June 3, 2025, the SBIR and STTR Programs FAQ and Guide was shared with UCLA faculty. 

On May 29, 2025, Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities Roger Wakimoto affirmed UCLA's commitment to compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including state and federal. 

On May 1, 2025, the Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto announced the revised UCLA Policy 995: Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) to comply with the May 2024 United States Government Policy on Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (USG Policy). 

As of April 7, 2025, all UCLA students, faculty and staff have access to a free Professional Overleaf account.