White House Directs Federal Agencies to Move Research Funding Beyond Universities

By Ryan Quinn · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-24

The White House released a new scientific vision this week that encourages federal agencies to prioritize research projects outside of traditional campus settings. Inside Higher Ed reports that the administration is pushing for a shift toward funding individual researchers who ca

The White House released a new scientific vision this week that encourages federal agencies to prioritize research projects outside of traditional campus settings. Inside Higher Ed reports that the administration is pushing for a shift toward funding individual researchers who ca