How Trump Threatens Academic Research-and its Publication
The early weeks of the Trump administration have posed multiple threats to academic researchers. Not only was federal research funding temporarily halted, but also the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health were ordered to delay review of applications for new funding.
Universities in the United States spend $97.8 billion on research, of which more than 55 percent comes from the federal government. Primary areas of funding include health ($28.9 billion), biology and biomedicine ($18.2 billion), and engineering ($15.6 billion). The University of Washington spends $1.37 billion of federal research money each year.
Funding freezes have been temporarily lifted, and some federal grant applications are again under review. As the executive and judicial branches of federal government remain locked in battle over federal funding of research, universities scramble to counter ongoing threats.
The University of Washington Office of Research has prepared guidance on responding to orders to remove “gender ideology activities” and “diversity, equity, and inclusion” principles from grant-funded research. UW researchers are urged to respond to those requests in a “timely manner.”
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