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New US Funding Rules Allow Cancellation of Grants at Any Time

29 Mayıs 2026Arstechnica

New proposed funding rules in the US suggest that peer review for grants will become optional, allowing political staff to screen applications for certain forbidden topics. This shift raises concerns about the potential politicization of research funding and the implications for academic freedom.
Critics argue that it could stifle innovation and lead to biased outcomes in research.
The move comes amid broader discussions about the influence of politics on science and research funding in the United States. As governmental priorities shift, the implications of these proposed rules could reshape the landscape of academic research, potentially favoring certain narratives over others.
The proposed changes to grant funding rules signal a significant departure from traditional peer review processes, which have long been seen as a cornerstone of academic integrity. By allowing political staff to dictate the acceptability of research topics, there is a risk of undermining the objectivity and independ…

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