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The federal government freezes or cancels up to $174 billion in research grants, sparking an unprecedented exodus of international and domestic scholars. Major institutions accept 15% fewer doctoral applicants as physics and biomedical researchers exit at historic rates.
🧵 3/4 The federal government freezes or cancels up to $174 billion in research grants, sparking an unprecedented exodus of international and domestic scholars. Major institutions accept 15% fewer doctoral applicants as physics and biomedical researchers exit at historic rates.
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Publié le 21/10/2026 05:12
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The federal government freezes or cancels up to $174 billion in research grants, sparking an unprecedented exodus of international and domestic scholars. Major institutions accept 15% fewer doctoral applicants as physics and biomedical researchers exit at historic rates.
Proposed federal rules grant political appointees direct veto power over project approvals, fueling fears of long-term scientific decline. While the administration defends ending wasteful spending, academic leaders warn the loss of institutional talent hobbles future discovery.