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Massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Trump administration are devastating the careers of young scientists across the US. Funding for research grants has plummeted by 43%, leaving early-career researchers with drastically reduced funding or terminated grants. Many are forced to consider leaving the country or abandoning scientific research altogether. Universities are also cutting back on graduate admissions and job offers, creating widespread anxiety and uncertainty within the scientific community. The situation is causing a potential brain drain as scientists seek opportunities abroad.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.