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The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
Despite slower grant awards this year, the National Institutes of Health promises every dollar of its budget will fund medical research. The agency's commitment ensures vital health studies continue without returning funds to the treasury.
Twelve researchers tried something radical: they worked together to decide which grant applications would best serve science, then applied as a team. Both proposals won funding, offering a blueprint for fixing our broken grant system.
The Trump administration dropped its fight to slash university research overhead payments, ending a 14-month battle that threatened America's science institutions. Research universities can now continue receiving critical funding for labs, staff, and facilities.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
A crypto exchange is handing out $10,000 grants to African tech innovators building fintech and payment solutions. Winners will also pitch their ideas to investors at Africa's largest tech expo in Lagos.
The U.S. government just launched major initiatives to phase out animal testing in drug development, backing new methods that better simulate human biology. The FDA released new guidance while the NIH committed over $150 million to institutions pioneering alternatives.
Congressional leaders from both parties rejected President Trump's proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health, instead boosting the research budget by $415 million for 2026. The bipartisan move protects funding for crucial medical research even as scientists face fewer grant awards overall.
Three businesses in downtown Sharon, Pennsylvania just received $95,000 in grants to fuel their growth and strengthen the community. The funding comes from a $4 million endowment created to revitalize the region's economy.
A federal judge has restored over $100 million in humanities funding, ruling that grant terminations violated constitutional protections and involved viewpoint discrimination. The decision protects hundreds of research projects and affirms limits on executive power.
Ethiopia just secured a transformative $100 million grant from the United Arab Emirates to supercharge its innovation and technology sectors. The funding will help thousands of small businesses in tech, agriculture, and energy build a brighter future.
Singer Amy Grant releases her first album in 13 years this May after recovering from a traumatic brain injury that left her unconscious for 10 minutes. The 10-track record transforms her hardest moments into hopeful music about resilience.
South Africa is investing R292.8 billion in social grants next year, lifting payments for elderly, disabled, and families with children while extending emergency support through 2027. For millions of households, these increases mean the difference between food on the table and empty shelves.
A £1 million grant will help thousands of people across the UK find and keep safe housing over the next two years. The Julia Rausing Trust's donation to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity comes as 85% of frontline workers report increased demand for homelessness services.
Four teams of teachers in Amery, Wisconsin transformed small mini-grants into big wins for students. From safety vests enabling year-round forest learning to an adaptive tricycle changing one child's behavior, these $600 investments prove innovation doesn't need a big budget.
A cryptocurrency platform in Africa just launched a grant that includes more than money. It's part of a smarter approach to helping tech companies grow sustainably.
The Southeast Polk Education Foundation just handed teachers a $30,000 check to fund creative classroom projects. The money will support innovation grants that help educators bring world-class learning experiences to their students.
Ten Native American tribes will receive up to $300,000 each to expand tourism opportunities that share their cultures while creating jobs. The federal grants help tribal communities turn their unique histories and natural assets into sustainable economic growth.
After a traumatic brain injury left her struggling with memory and depression, singer Amy Grant received simple advice from a doctor that transformed her recovery. Two years later, she's releasing her most personal album yet.
The Federal University of Technology in Minna just secured major funding that will transform agricultural education and research capacity. Among 10 universities nationwide selected, FUT Minna landed a billion-naira farm grant plus two international research awards. #
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