UC researchers say White House keyword screens were used to cancel research grants
Court filings in the University of California grant case say federal agencies used terms tied to diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 to flag projects for cancellation, sharpening an ongoing fight over politicized grantmaking. (sources: AP News)
The White House admitted to using keyword filters that led to the cancellation of billions in research grants for California institutions. This decision has sparked discussions regarding the implications for scientific research funding.
- The White House utilized keyword screening to assess research grants.
- Billions of dollars in funding for California research were affected.
- Researchers have expressed concerns about the impact on scientific projects.
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The cancellation of these grants could significantly affect ongoing and future research initiatives in California.
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