Controversial White House Plan to Overhaul US Science Funding Faces Senate Opposition

Controversial White House plan to overhaul US science funding faces Senate opposition

Proposal to put political appointees in charge of research grants could be temporarily halted if lawmakers’ efforts are successful.

Senate measure would block Trump plan to politicize federal grants, for now

A White House proposal to subject research grants to political scrutiny meets at least a temporary roadblock in the Senate.

University leaders oppose potential changes to federal grant regulations

On July 10, Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Vice President for Research Greg Hirth submitted a comment advocating against the federal Office of Management and Budget's suggested changes to research grant distribution regulations. The rule would prioritize grants for research that advances the president's policy priorities, among other guidelines.The proposed rule, originally published on May 29, suggests changes to Part 200 of Title 2 of the US…

Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied

A sweeping overhaul of federal grant rules proposed by the Office of Management and Budget is facing significant opposition from education research organizations. The proposal, released on May 29, would revise grant issuance and oversight procedures for agencies including the Department of Education and National Science Foundation. The administration states the changes aim to strengthen accountability and transparency of taxpayer-funded grants, …