Johns Hopkins University Cuts Over 2,000 Jobs After Loss of $800M USAID Grants

Johns Hopkins’ decision to cut jobs and scale back its research efforts comes amid growing unease within U.S. higher education institutions about the future of federal funding. (Credit: AFP)

Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday that it will eliminate over 2,000 positions both in the U.S. and abroad, a decision driven by the recent termination of $800 million in grants from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which severely impacted the university's funding.

The majority of the layoffs will affect international employees, with 1,975 positions being cut across 44 countries. In addition, 247 jobs in the U.S. are also being terminated. The university will also implement reduced schedules for approximately 100 more employees who will be furloughed, reported CNN.