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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sharon Lurye and Jocelyn Gecker

Colleges rely on federal research funding. Under Trump, its future is in doubt

After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding.

President Donald Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. All the while, universities across the country are navigating cuts to grants for research institutions.

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