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After his university cutbacks, Trump announces $100 million for STEM researchers

NPR | By Elissa Nadworny ,

Steve Inskeep

Published October 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM CDT

The Trump administration is funneling $100 million into educating STEM researchers who are U.S. citizens. The move comes after other changes under Trump have forced cutbacks in university research.

Elissa Nadworny

Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.