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The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, March 24th 2025 at 15:42 GMT by Wired   Print publication without navigation

  • As graduate programs lose spots and labs face shutdowns following Trump administration cuts to science funding, students and researchers are left to figure out what's next.

The article from WIRED discusses the significant impact of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget cuts on early-career scientists. Due to a $1.5 billion reduction in the NIH's budget, many promising research projects have been put on hold or canceled, affecting particularly those at the beginning of their careers. This situation has led to a scramble among young researchers to find alternative funding or to pivot their research focus. The cuts have not only stalled scientific progress but also demoralized a generation of scientists who are now facing increased competition for fewer resources. The article highlights stories of individuals like Dr. Sarah H., who had to abandon her research on neurodegenerative diseases, and Dr. Michael L., who is considering leaving academia due to funding uncertainties. The broader implications include potential delays in medical breakthroughs and a possible exodus of talent from the scientific community, exacerbating the already competitive and stressful environment for emerging scientists.

Read the Full Wired Article at:
[ https://www.wired.com/story/the-chaos-of-nih-cuts-has-left-early-career-scientists-scrambling/ ]

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