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Grant Terminated
Researchers whose federal grants have been terminated since the start of the Trump administration describe some of the myriad impacts.
Scholars Share Stories of Losing Federal Grants
Sixteen researchers across a range disciplines from the biomedical sciences and STEM to education and political science share their experiences...
Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations
A new lawsuit argues that canceling billions in research grants will delay scientific advancements, compromise human health and even result in deaths.
How Researchers Could Get Their Canceled NIH Grants Back
The National Institutes of Health terminated numerous federal research grants that officials say no longer align with the agency’s priorities. But experts see multiple avenues to appeal the NIH’s decisions.
Public Health Agencies See Mass Layoffs
The Department of Health and Human Services laid off thousands of employees Tuesday, including several senior leaders, The Washington Post...
Survey: Trump Policies Push 75% of Scientists to Consider Leaving U.S.
Three-quarters of American researchers who responded to a recent Nature survey said they’re considering jobs abroad—mostly in Canada and Europe—in...
As NIH Pulls Funding, Scientist Worries About ‘Frightening Implications’
The National Institutes of Health claimed that numerous canceled research grants were “antithetical to the scientific inquiry.” A clinical psychology researcher who lost her grant says that characterization smacks of ignorance.
Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed as NIH Director
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford...