Since the Trump administration began, billions of dollars in federal scientific research grants have been rescinded or suspended. Grants essential for LGBTQ+ health, vaccine research, climate studies, and education have been canceled, often due to shifts in administration priorities. Significant funding cuts have also affected major universities like Columbia, Penn, and Princeton, with actions taken against them related to campus issues. The implications of these funding losses are far-reaching, impacting not only academic research but broader societal health and innovation.
Federal scientific research grants worth billions have faced rescindments or suspensions under the Trump administration, impacting various fields and promoting a shift in research priorities.
The Trump administration's funding cuts have disproportionately affected LGBTQ+ health research, studies on diversity, climate science, and COVID-19-related research, creating a significant gap in academia.
Key institutions such as Columbia, Penn, and Princeton faced grant cancellations as part of broader punitive measures, including investigations related to antisemitism and transgender athletes.
The Trump era has witnessed a crackdown on research aligned with progressive values or diversity, leading to widespread ramifications for both scientists and the public welfare.
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