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Trump administration to shift R&D funding from academia to individual scientists

Trump administration to shift R&D funding from academia to individual scientists

Summary

The Trump administration announced a plan to change how it gives money for research and development. Instead of mostly funding universities and colleges, it will now focus more on supporting individual scientists.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. spends about $200 billion each year on research and development.
  • The Trump administration wants to reduce funding directed at academic institutions.
  • More money will be given directly to individual scientists.
  • Michael Kratisos, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, released a memo about this change.
  • The current system was created after World War II.
  • The shift aims to improve how research funding is distributed in the U.S.
  • The policy change is part of the administration’s efforts to update research funding strategies.
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