The Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables scientists to meet with their federal or state elected officials in their home state and allows policymakers to learn first-hand about the science and research facilities in their district.
policy · Apr 22, 2026
Latest Public Policy Report
The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Details from the NSF & NIH FY 2027 budget requests, Trump nominates new CDC Director, and other news.
policy · Apr 06, 2026
Latest Public Policy Report
The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Trump again proposes deep cuts to science funding, Forest Service to close research stations and move headquarters to Utah, and other news.
policy, statements · Apr 02, 2026
AIBS Joins 1,300+ Organizations in Opposing Proposed Federal Grant Changes
AIBS joined more than 1,300 nonprofit organizations across the country in signing a letter opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the federal System for Award Management.
policy, statements · Apr 02, 2026
AIBS Endorses Letters Supporting CDC's AMD and NWSS Programs
AIBS has signed letters in support of FY 2027 funding for the Advanced Molecular Detection program and the National Wastewater Surveillance System at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
policy, statements · Apr 02, 2026
Science Coalition Requests At Least $9.9 Billion for NSF in FY 2027
The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) has called on congressional appropriators to provide at least $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation in fiscal year 2027.
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policy, statements · Apr 02, 2026
AIBS Endorses Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for EPA Science & Technology
AIBS has endorsed a community letter urging congressional appropriators to support increased funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science and Technology account in fiscal year 2027.
action-alerts, policy · Apr 02, 2026
Urge Your U.S. Senators to Support Robust NSF Funding
Ask your U.S. Senators to sign a Dear Colleague Letter in support of at least $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation in 2027.
announcements · Apr 01, 2026
Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest for a chance to win $250 and to have your photo appear on the cover of the journal BioScience.
policy · Mar 23, 2026
Latest Public Policy Report
The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Plans to restructure NCAR move forward amid scrutiny, lawmakers press NIH Director on grant slowdown as funding resumes, and other news.
policy, statements · Mar 16, 2026
AIBS Requests Increased Funding for ARPA-H in FY 2027
A coalition of 122 organizations, including AIBS, has sent a letter to House and Senate appropriators requesting at least $1.7 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health in fiscal year 2027.