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Trump Administration Freezes 7,800 Research Grants, Cuts $32 Billion

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has overseen actions since January 2025 that terminate or freeze more than 7,800 research grants, affecting 25,000 scientists and personnel.
Budget cuts of 35%, totaling $32 billion, aim to reshape research priorities.
The National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have canceled 5,844 and 1,996 grants, respectively.
The administration has targeted projects it opposes, including misinformation and research on under-represented groups, labeling them discriminatory.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has overseen actions since January 2025 that terminate or freeze more than 7,800 research grants, affecting 25,000 scientists and personnel.
Budget cuts of 35%, totaling $32 billion, aim to reshape research priorities.
The National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have canceled 5,844 and 1,996 grants, respectively.
The administration has targeted projects it opposes, including misinformation and research on under-represented groups, labeling them discriminatory.