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Scientists Criticize Trump Administration NIH Grant Proposal

Updated 2026-10-13 21:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Trump administration is proposing changes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant system, which has drawn criticism from scientists who fear reduced transparency and potential politicization.

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Scientific American

Latest Trump administration proposal to change NIH research grant system draws scientists’ ire

One researcher tells Scientific American that the change would reduce transparency and risk politicizing the grant review process

2026-10-13 19:50 UTC