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NSF Freezes Funding, Leaving Researchers in Uncertainty

5/2/2025

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The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has put a stop to all funding actions, leaving researchers in limbo. This unexpected freeze, revealed on April 30, comes after the resignation of director Sethuraman Panchanathan and the cancellation of 1,040 grants totaling $739 million. Anxiety mounts as scientists worry about the fate of their vital projects and future support.

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The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has put a stop to all funding actions, leaving researchers in limbo. This unexpected freeze, revealed on April 30, comes after the resignation of director Sethuraman Panchanathan and the cancellation of 1,040 grants totaling $739 million. Anxiety mounts as scientists worry about the fate of their vital projects and future support.