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UK science funding changes leave researchers facing pauses, cuts and uncertainty

Apr 23, 2026

UK Research and Innovation has announced major changes to grant funding, with pauses and cuts affecting medical, biological and physical research. The uncertainty has raised concern over curiosity-driven research, staffing and the system’s tolerance for failure.

Research Funding Under Pressure as US and UK Shift Priorities

Mar 18, 2026

Research communities in the US and UK face funding disruptions as governments demand greater alignment with national priorities. UKRI has paused grant programs while early-career researchers advocate for increased NIH funding.