The article highlights the struggles faced by scientists relying on federal grants for their livelihoods, particularly under changing governmental priorities. Jeremy Springman, a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, faces financial instability after the cancellation of all but one of his grants, jeopardizing his future in research. Similar concerns are echoed by Alejandro de la Vega from the University of Texas, as the ongoing instability in federal funding raises uncertainties for many in the scientific community. The new administration's restructuring of grant funding is leaving laboratories vulnerable, potentially leading to permanent closures and hindering future research efforts.
"That was really the end of things. My position just isn't going to be viable in the future," laments Jeremy Springman, highlighting the precarious nature of soft money funding.
When there's uncertainty as to that funding, there's uncertainty as to our positions," says Alejandro de la Vega, reflecting fear among researchers reliant on grants.
"Labs that run on soft money are likely to be among the first to close as federal funding is cut," emphasizing the fragility of research linked to government grants.
The new administration has canceled or delayed thousands of federal research grants, dramatically affecting the future of science funding and research projects.
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