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NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump Evidenced in Six Charts
WHY IT MATTERS
The decline in NIH funding threatens ongoing research, jeopardizes scientific careers, and could slow medical breakthroughs that benefit public health.
What happened
NPR’s latest report presents six charts that illustrate how U. S.
biomedical research funding has been reshaped during the Trump administration. The graphics highlight a pattern of reduced federal support, resulting in laboratory closures and job losses among scientists.
While the charts do not detail specific budget figures, they underscore a broader trend of shrinking NIH resources that has prompted concerns about the future of biomedical innovation and the stability of research institutions. The visual evidence serves as a stark reminder of the tangible impact policy decisions can have on scientific progress and workforce security.
PRIMARY SOURCES
These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump
NPR · Joseph Kim · Discovery only; NPR copyright and syndication terms apply
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