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The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

If we don’t course-correct immediately, the gap in innovation leadership won’t just widen—it will become permanent.

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The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

This isn’t just a major setback. It’s a threat to economic security:

⚠️ Slower innovation

⚠️ Higher consumer tech prices

⚠️ Fewer resources for universities and students

⚠️ A shrinking pool of world-class professionals

The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

Major funding cuts to computer science, #technology, math and other key sectors severely undermine the United States position and leadership. Will the US be ready for the next cybersecurity threat or win the race to maximize AI’s potential?

The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

Losing the next tech race - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science

While the world races into a new era of #AI and advanced technology, the Trump Administration proposed slashing NSF’s budget in this critical tech race.

Scientific research has been critical to rapid medical advancements, life changing cures, and innovation over the last century. From the invention of penicillin to vaccines, these discoveries were made possible by creating a free environment from political bias and bullying. #SaveNSF

One example: A groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding biomedical knowledge graphs to include Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) data. This could result in a critical step toward understanding how lifestyle and environment impact #health outcomes. That project is currently terminated.

The pace of #medicaladvances for diseases plaguing Americans will stall over the coming years. Cuts to key research projects on diabetes, Alzheimer, pneumonia, diabetes, strokes and other life-threatening diseases are being abandoned, leaving millions without the promise of new treatments.

American Health - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science

When #science funding disappears, so does hope for life-saving breakthroughs.

With the closure of ARCUS, the way Alaska operates will never be the same.

#SaveNSF, #RestoreARCUS!

For over 40 years, ARCUS has lead dozens of projects that helped the indigenous community, conducted deep sea #exploration throughout the #Arctic, forecasted changes in sea ice, and provided vital information to local hunters and businesses that relied on Alaskan shipping channels.

Due to NSF funding cuts, we are losing key research centers like the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS). In September, ARCUS closed its doors and stopped operations.

Arctic Exploration - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science

What mysteries does the Arctic still hold? We may never know thanks to the Trump Administration.

Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

For generations, the US has attracted the brightest minds in the world to conduct research. This anti-intellectual administration is not only killing our potential #progress but our reputation as an advance technological country. Enough is enough! #SaveNSF

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Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

With budget cuts and biased research proposals becoming the norm, American researchers and scientists are relocating to Europe – threatening the U.S.’s reputation as a beacon for innovation and ingenuity.

Mass Exodus - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science

What happens when #scientists no longer see the U.S. as home for scientific research and discovery? For generations, U.S. research institutions have been magnets for the world’s brightest scientists.

See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025 In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

Follow along as we post everyday leading up to the State of the Union. We will be highlighting cuts made to the National Science Foundation in 2025 that have impacted the future of science.

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See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025 In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

Our global edge in #science is slipping, our international reputation is deteriorating, and the promise for #progress and #innovation is faltering.

The United States can’t afford to fall behind. #SaveNSF

See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025 In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

In 2025, there were over 1,300 grant cuts with no warning. $700 million in unspent funds were eliminated. The fallout? Thousands of jobs lost, critical research projects abandoned, and years of STEM education wiped out.

Thank you @standupforscience.bsky.social for putting this together!

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🚨 EMAIL YOUR REP AND SENATORS TODAY to demand full-funding restoration of NCAR today.

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Science allies in the Senate, John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), put forth an amendment to last week's spending package which would have safe-guarded NCAR funding from these cuts.

But the Senate passed that spending package last Thursday and the amendment was not included.

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NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research needs you NOW!

Last month, President Trump announced his plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which included closing the Center's Mesa Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.

NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

This is your chance to help shape NSF's direction for the next four years! The deadline to submit your feedback is Jan. 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

❓ Is there any other information that would assist NSF in achieving the goals and objectives under its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?

NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

❓ What data or evidence should NSF consider as it develops mechanisms to evaluate progress and measure success in achieving the objectives in its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?

NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

❓ What opportunities exist that could help enable progress toward NSF's objectives and strategies?

❓ How might NSF foster partnerships with a wide range of organizations to implement the strategies in its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?

NSF is seeking public input on its FY 2026-2030 NSF Strategic Plan. Specifically, they would appreciate input on the following questions:

Trump wants to cut the NSF by over 50%. American innovation is at stake. | Support Science Innovation Today — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE Learn about threats to American innovation, including proposed NSF budget cuts, and discover how to support science and democratic progress.

Trump wants to cut the NSF by over 50%. The future of American innovation is at stake. Help stop the madness, spread the word with the new Stand Up For Science microflyer! #SaveNSF www.standupforscience.net/microflyer3

Thanks to @savensf.bsky.social and others who have advocated in support of NSF's mission to promote the progress of science, advance health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.

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A key lesson of the past year is that whatever is written down and passed into law will require continued vigilance to ensure that what is appropriated is spent in the manner, means, and time expected by the American people.