The union for CUNY faculty and staff is advocating for City Council's assistance to bridge a funding gap created by the Trump administration's freeze on National Science Foundation grants. Over 60 research projects at CUNY have been canceled due to these federal restrictions. The union president, James Davis, argues for interim city funding to sustain ongoing projects, noting that the limitations on indirect cost reimbursements severely affect the viability of research efforts. They seek not only financial aid but also awareness of the broader societal implications of these funding cuts.
James Davis, president of PSC, stated, "The federal funding cuts have disrupted research at CUNY... over 60 grant-funded projects had been canceled."
Davis warned, "Without support for indirect costs... many research efforts become unsustainable."
He emphasized the need for interim bridge funding from the city, stating, "There's no scenario in which the city can take on the full responsibility for federal research funding."
Davis highlighted the intent behind their testimony to the City Council is "to underline the broader implications" of funding cuts.
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