Under proposed rule, science funding must pass political review

Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget proposed a significant change to federal science funding. The new rule would require scientific grant applications to undergo a political review before approval. This additional step raises questions about whether research funding decisions could be influenced by political factors rather than scientific merit alone. According to Science Friday, the shift represents a notable departure from how federal research dollars have traditionally been allocated.

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