
Columbia got most of its research funding back. The damage goes deeper.
Published on: Aug. 26, 2025, 10:04 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Columbia University's deal with the Trump administration restored frozen research funding, but some grants, particularly in areas like transgender health, remain unfunded. The university is in austerity mode, facing hiring delays and fewer doctoral student slots. Researchers express concern over the long-term impact on the scientific community and the politicization of research funding, despite the restored funding.