Comments from early career researchers (#ECRs) on how Trump policies affect them:
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/08/1123166/trumps-policy-early-career-scientists/
"Several had waited months for news on an application’s status or updates on when funds they had already won would be disbursed."
"One respondent, whose work focuses on fighting child sexual abuse materials, recalled rewriting a grant abstract '3x to remove words banned' by Senator Ted Cruz."
"As an academic, we have to be very careful about how we voice our personal opinion because it will impact the entire university if there is retaliation.”
"Four respondents said they were worried about their own immigration status, while 16 expressed concerns about their ability to attract or retain talent, including international students."
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