Federal Agencies Canceled Research Grants Based on DEI and Green Energy Keywords

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Published: 2026-07-27
Category: education
Source: Higher Ed Dive
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Court documents reveal federal agencies, including NIH and NSF, used keyword searches to identify and terminate research grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and green energy. This action, part of a lawsuit by University of California researchers, signals a significant shift in federal funding priorities. Concerns are raised regarding academic freedom and potential viewpoint discrimination in research funding.

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