The Trump administration's proposed cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) threaten the future of scientific research. The NSF is crucial for funding research across various fields, and it has played a vital role in significant scientific advancements. The budget cuts include a 56% reduction to the NSF's $9 billion budget and a 73% decrease in its workforce and fellowships. Furthermore, over 1,653 active grants are being canceled mid-project, raising concerns about the implications for scientific output and the overall health of US industries reliant on research and innovation.
The Trump administration is dismantling the National Science Foundation (NSF), which critics say risks losing a generation of scientific talent and jeopardizes the future of US industries and economic growth.
The NSF, founded in 1950, is the only federal agency that funds fundamental research across all fields of science and engineering.
Trump's tax-and-spend bill includes a 56% cut to the current $9bn NSF budget, as well as a 73% reduction in staff and fellowships.
At least 1,653 active NSF research grants already authorized have been abruptly cancelled midway, according to Grant Watch.
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