Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs. Universities are cutting back offers of admission for graduate students due to the uncertainty. Many universities also are freezing hiring. Admissions in some graduate programs have have been cut in half or paused altogether. The Trump administration has threatens to take away federal money over colleges’ handling of a wide range of issues from antisemitism complaints to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives