April 29, 2026

federal research grants

Trump reverses course on science funding: Here’s why Columbia advocacy helped save billion – The Times of India

Trump reverses course on science funding: Here’s why Columbia advocacy helped save $17 billion – The Times of India

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Trump backs down on NIH cuts after Columbia advocacy secures science funding. (Getty Images) President Donald Trump signed a federal spending deal that restores billions in funding for major US science agencies after months of proposed reductions that would have sharply affected university research. The agreement followed advocacy by Columbia University affiliates and rejected the…

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After 0 million in grants were canceled, Columbia taps endowment reserves to support its research programs – The Times of India

After $400 million in grants were canceled, Columbia taps endowment reserves to support its research programs – The Times of India

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Columbia University has drawn on its unrestricted endowment funds to keep its research programs running after months of disruption in federal support, according to a report by The Columbia Spectator.In a statement issued on October 23, Anne Sullivan, Columbia’s executive vice president for finance, confirmed that the university had begun using unrestricted portions of its…

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Harvard posts 3 million deficit for first time since 2020 despite booming endowment: Here’s why it’s not a win – The Times of India

Harvard posts $113 million deficit for first time since 2020 despite booming endowment: Here’s why it’s not a win – The Times of India

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Harvard posts $113 million deficit despite 12% endowment growth. (AP Photo) Harvard University has reported a $113 million operating deficit for the fiscal year 2025, marking its first budget shortfall since 2020. This comes despite a strong 11.9 percent growth in the institution’s endowment, which reached $56.9 billion. The report reveals a complex financial situation,…

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Trump vs. the Ivy League: The contrasting strategies of Harvard, Columbia, and Brown in the funding battle – The Times of India

Trump vs. the Ivy League: The contrasting strategies of Harvard, Columbia, and Brown in the funding battle – The Times of India

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The contrasting strategies of Harvard, Columbia, and Brown in Trump’s funding battle explained. Washington’s freeze on billions of dollars in federal research grants has plunged the Ivy League into an unprecedented confrontation with the White House, forcing universities to choose between compliance, compromise, or confrontation. While Columbia and Brown have finalised their settlements, Harvard remains…

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Columbia University restores frozen research grants after 0 million Trump settlement, but uncertainty lingers – Times of India

Columbia University restores frozen research grants after $200 million Trump settlement, but uncertainty lingers – Times of India

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When Columbia University struck a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration last month, it bought back the promise of stability for its world-class research enterprise. The agreement restored hundreds of millions in frozen federal grants that had been abruptly cut earlier this year, but for many scientists on campus, the deal feels less like…

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