Trump Administration Proposes Overhaul of Federal Grantmaking Process, Raising Concerns Among Researchers
The Trump administration has introduced a comprehensive proposal aimed at overhauling the federal grantmaking process, which has raised significant concerns among researchers. The proposed changes, detailed in a document exceeding 400 pages, seek to reduce the influence of peer review in funding decisions, restrict the use of federal funds for publishing research or attending conferences, and grant political appointees greater authority to terminate grants. This initiative aligns with previous efforts by the administration to exert more political control over federally funded research through executive orders and agency-specific announcements. If implemented, these changes would standardize the regulation across the government, reinforcing the White House's regulatory authority. 
