In the United States, research funding, notably for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, is under severe attack. Agencies like the NIH, CDC, and NSF are cutting grants, leaving researchers to seek alternative income or potentially leave their fields. Programs such as the LSAMP, which aided underrepresented groups in STEM with funding and mentorship, are being terminated, exacerbating challenges for first-generation, low-income students. The situation is particularly dire in states like California, facing major funding cuts and job losses for those focusing on health disparities and DEI.
Research funding in the US faces significant threats, particularly regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, resulting in serious consequences for underrepresented researchers.
The termination of vital programs like LSAMP puts first-generation, low-income students at a disadvantage, directly reducing their opportunities in STEM fields.
#research-funding #diversity-equity-inclusion #stem-education #grant-cuts #underrepresented-students
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