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NIH Job Protections Under Threat

Updated 2026-06-04 03:20 UTC 1 source Negative

The Trump administration plans to strip job protections for top NIH officials and grant staff, affecting an estimated 8,000 positions. This move is part of broader efforts to reshape scientific research funding.

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Among the affected positions, which the White House estimates to be 8,000, are high-level officials who oversee research grants from the NIH.
2026-06-04 03:14 UTC
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