Trump Administration's Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Higher Education Policy and Research Grant System Takes Effect

The Trump administration's comprehensive changes to federal higher education policy and financing, which took effect on July 1st, are now being detailed. A key component is a proposed overhaul of the federal research grant system, which would grant political appointees final authority over billions of dollars in scientific funding, a shift from traditional peer review. This move aims to align taxpayer dollars with presidential priorities, though scientists warn it could inject politics into the scientific process.