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Have Trump’s anti-DEI orders hit private funders? HHMI halts inclusive science programme

  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute ended its $60 million Inclusive Excellence program aimed at improving diversity in science education, surprising 104 funded institutions.
  • The decision to terminate the program has left many scientists uncertain about future funding for diversity-related research.
  • HHMI's spokesperson confirmed the program's cancellation but did not provide a rationale, and all program information was removed from its website.
  • The cancellation coincides with recent executive orders from President Trump targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal funding.
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Researchers 'stunned' after HHMI abruptly cancels program to make science more inclusive

HHMI's decision dashed hopes that philanthropies might fill in gaps created by President Trump’s orders banning federal support for DEI

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Have Trump’s anti-DEI orders hit private funders? HHMI halts inclusive science programme

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a huge funder of biomedical research, has cut a $60-million initiative to boost diversity in science education. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a huge funder of biomedical research, has cut a $60-million initiative to boost diversity in science education.

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Nature broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, February 7, 2025.
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