The U.S. government has historically funded university research to benefit the economy, military, and public health. Under President Trump, there is a significant threat to over $3 billion in research funding, which affects both private and public universities. The abrupt cuts create severe disruptions, leading to halted clinical trials, terminated research positions, and potential relocation of scientists to other countries. Universities are now pressed to find new funding models, yet immediate consequences are critical. The U.S. risks losing talent and innovation to countries that foster stable research environments.
The problem with recklessly cutting billions in funds the way the Trump administration has done is that 'stop-start' simply doesn't work in science.
If a grant is snatched away today, researchers are let go, graduate students are turned away, and clinical trials are halted with potentially devastating consequences for patients.
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