Researchers in Washington, D.C. protested the cancellation of their research grants, organized by Democrats to oppose cuts to science funding by the Trump administration. Concern was raised regarding the impact of lost funding on young scientists rather than just the researchers themselves. The NIH has ended approximately 2,900 grants, while the NSF has canceled over 1,600, targeting programs that do not align with the administration's priorities. The protest aimed to inform the public and policymakers about the potential consequences of these funding cuts on future scientific endeavors.
Researchers at the protest expressed concern not just for their halted projects but for the future of new scientists entering a depleted funding landscape. Reuben Harris, a biochemist, remarked, 'If you're training right now as an undergraduate or PhD, do you really want to come into a community that has no funding?' This reflects a deeper worry about the implications for scientific innovation and training in the current political climate.
The NIH, the world's largest biomedical-science funder, has terminated nearly 2,900 research grants since Trump took office, with about 900 possibly reinstated after a court ruling. The NSF has also canceled over 1,600 grants,targeting projects that the Trump administration has deemed unfavourable, including those exploring the health of gender minorities and misinformation.
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