Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Young scientists are facing limited career prospects due to federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, impacting training programs, research grants, and graduate admissions. The uncertainty has forced many students, including those at NIH and NSF, to delay or reconsider their plans. With hiring freezes, project suspensions, and cuts to international development programs like USAID, the U.S. risks losing global scientific talent and soft diplomacy influence, with some considering opportunities abroad.
Young scientists are facing limited career prospects due to federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, impacting training programs, research grants, and graduate admissions. The uncertainty has forced many students, including those at NIH and NSF, to delay or reconsider their plans. With hiring freezes, project suspensions, and cuts to international development programs like USAID, the U.S. risks losing global scientific talent and soft diplomacy influence, with some considering opportunities abroad.
