National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

Scritto il 02/10/2026
da Adam Sella, Christopher Flavelle and Irena Hwang

The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.Some National Science Foundation divisions pulled back research proposals in order to comply with White House guidance to carry over funds.