President Trump seeks control of science funding
The Trump administration is proposing a rule change that would increase political influence over federal research grants. This change could significantly impact various scientific fields, particularly health and science funding. Critics argue that it undermines the integrity of the scientific process by allowing political appointees to have a say in grant approvals.
- ▪The proposed rule change aims to give political appointees more decision-making power over research grants.
- ▪Experts warn that this could dismantle certain fields of study and prioritize the President's policy goals.
- ▪The scientific community has expressed strong opposition, fearing it could end the traditional peer review process.
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science President Trump seeks control of science funding June 3, 20267:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Katia Riddle President Trump seeks control of science funding Listen · 1:55 1:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5844678/nx-s1-9795078" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought appears before the House Budget Committee at the U.S. Capitol on April 15. The budget office recently proposed a rule change that would give political appointees more decision-making power over research grants.
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