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Proposed Change Raises Concerns Over Grant Funding And Research Autonomy
Researchers are expressing concern over a proposed Trump rule that could give political appointees more control over hundreds of billions of dollars in discretionary grant funding. The change may have significant implications for the US scientific community, potentially affecting funding for critical research initiatives, including cancer detection and health studies. According to The Washington Post, the proposed rule has raised worries about the potential loss of US scientific dominance. The article was first reported by The Washington Post.