Science under siege: Trump cuts threaten to undermine decades of research

Main Idea: President Donald Trump’s cuts to federal science funding and NIH overhead money are sparking panic at Johns Hopkins University and other research centers, with scientists warning that years of work could be stalled or lost.

Key Points:

• The NIH policy would cap indirect research funding at 15%, threatening money for lab support, buildings, equipment, utilities and staff.
• Researchers say the cuts could delay or end studies on cancer, rare genetic diseases, maternal health and other urgent health problems.
• Universities warn they may have to cancel projects, stop building research facilities, cut jobs, or even shrink graduate programs.
• Scientists and university leaders say the sudden changes and grant freezes are creating confusion and could push research talent and breakthroughs to other countries.