Funding uncertainty will inevitably push low-income and marginalized students towards financially stable opportunities. I’m not sure I would’ve pursued a career in research if I was starting now as opposed to ten years ago. We need to double down on our efforts to support diverse young scientists.
Dr. Sedona Murphy
Grant cancellations of any kind are terrible and disruptive, but I've been thinking a lot about the compounding effects that cancelling trainee grants will have - so many promising young people left discouraged and (rightfully) contemplating careers outside of science.
