Harvard Faces Funding Freeze: The Battle Between Academia and Politics

Harvard University's research efforts face significant challenges as a result of a $2.6 billion federal funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration. The funding cuts have impacted numerous departments and researchers, causing layoffs and jeopardizing important scientific and medical studies. Harvard is contesting the cuts in court.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cambridge | Updated: 07-08-2025 11:35 IST | Created: 07-08-2025 11:35 IST
Harvard Faces Funding Freeze: The Battle Between Academia and Politics
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Harvard University is grappling with a substantial federal funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration, straining its research initiatives.

With $2.6 billion at stake, prominent scientists like Professor Alberto Ascherio find themselves unable to complete critical studies, impacting thousands of researchers and scientific progress.

The funding cut is part of a broader political dispute, with Harvard challenging the federal decision in court to protect ongoing and future research.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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