"The historic shutdown of the US government, which shuttered science agencies, halted grant operations and left tens of thousands of federal scientists without paychecks, ended on 12 November after lasting a record-breaking 43 days. A deal approved by Congress and signed by US President Donald Trump funds most government agencies through to 30 January. Science advocates expressed hope that Congress will use the intervening time"
"The shutdown began on 1 October due in part to a Congressional dispute over federal spending on health care. Most work ground to a halt, including activities related to the issuing of federal research grants. That work will now restart. Under the terms of the deal, federal scientists will be paid what they would have earned during the furlough, and those who were laid off will be rehired - at least for now."
"The prospective ramp-up of activities after such a long hiatus has been welcomed by science-advocacy groups. Any interruption in science activities slows research and innovation that bolsters the US economy, national security and public health, says Joanne Carney, chief government-relations officer for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington DC. "We're in a global competition, and we cannot wait any longer.""
The 43-day US government shutdown that began on 1 October closed science agencies, halted grant operations and left many federal scientists unpaid. A congressional funding deal signed by the President restores pay for furloughed staff, rehiring of laid-off employees, and funds most government agencies through 30 January. Paused research activities and the issuing of federal grants will restart, though ramping up will take time after the lengthy hiatus. Science-advocacy groups warn that interruptions slow research, innovation, economic and national-security benefits, and public-health work, and urge finalization of 2026 research budgets to avoid proposed cuts.
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