"It’s energizing to see this broad and clear response from the scientific community to a proposal that stands to disrupt the federal science research apparatus,” writes UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social about the fight against the new OMB proposed rule.

The Science Community Is Stepping Up. Let’s Go Bigger.

The scientific community is fighting a proposed change to research funding. Let's keep this momentum going to take on more attacks on science.

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Russell Vought has a plan for science, but so do we. Join the fight by taking action against the latest OMB grant funding proposal at the link in our bio, or go here 👉 zurl.co/e1gNF #StandUpForScience #Science #OMB #Vought #SaveScience

More than 25,000 comments have already been submitted in response to OMB’s proposed rule. Those 25,000 voices come from our community and concerned citizens, but we need more. #savescience #innovation #SaveNSF Make your voice heard: fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163...

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Incredible analysis by Elizabeth Ginexi! We must oppose OMB's proposed rules. If this rule passes, it will threaten #NSF, diminish scientific inquiry and #innovation and threaten US global #leadership! #SaveNSF

elizabethginexi.bsky.social@elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going destroy American Science

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CNN interviewed me for this story. www.cnn.com/2026/06/04/c...

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back | CNN

Scientists across multiple disciplines are raising the alarm after the White House proposed taking greater control over how scientific research gets funded and allowing political appointees to decide ...

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Call your reps -- blue, red, purple, it doesn't matter -- about the proposed OMB science funding rule. The house can stop this. Let them know it matters for your district.

Stacey Ogden 🦔@labogden.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Make some noise about this 🧪 www.npr.org/2026/06/03/n...

Make some noise about this 🧪 www.npr.org/2026/06/03/n...

President Trump seeks control of science funding

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

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What does the new OMB proposal mean for science? How can we STOP VOUGHT and SAVE SCIENCE together? All of these questions and more to be discussed at the Emergency Science Meeting on June 2nd, 4PM ET, hosted by Stand Up for Science! Register at the link in our bio, or go here: zurl.co/g3vTZ

Syukuro Manabe pioneered the research that laid the foundation for modern climate models; the same models that inform today’s climate policy, risk planning, and global environmental strategy. #ClimateScience #STEMImpact #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateModels

Marie Curie is a scientific icon and #trailblazer who broke the #barriers so that other scientists can stand. Her contributions and story remind us that #innovation thrives when every brilliant mind has a seat at the table.

The NSF wouldn’t be where it is today if it wasn’t for its first director, Alan T. Waterman. His guidance, passion for #knowledge and legacy of scientific excellence still guides NSF to this day. Decades later, his vision of #NSF continues to shape the breakthroughs driving our #future.

For over 75 years, NSF has supported thousands of scientists pursue scientific research that aims to elevate society. This month, we will be covering our heroes whose contributions have transformed our society, changed scientific inquiry and discovery.

Losing the next tech race - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science While the world races into a new era of #AI and advanced technology, the Trump Administration proposed slashing NSF’s budget in this critical tech race.

The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

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American Health - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science When #science funding disappears, so does hope for life-saving breakthroughs.

Arctic Exploration - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science What mysteries does the Arctic still hold? We may never know thanks to the Trump Administration.

Mass Exodus - Countdown to the State of the Union: The Cost of Cutting Science What happens when #scientists no longer see the U.S. as home for scientific research and discovery? For generations, U.S. research institutions have been magnets for the world’s brightest scientists.

In 2025, there were over 1,300 grant cuts with no warning. $700 million in unspent funds were eliminated. The fallout? Thousands of jobs lost, critical research projects abandoned, and years of STEM education wiped out.

See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025

In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

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NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research needs you NOW! Last month, President Trump announced his plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which included closing the Center's Mesa Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.

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NSF is seeking public input on its FY 2026-2030 NSF Strategic Plan. Specifically, they would appreciate input on the following questions:

Trump wants to cut the NSF by over 50%. The future of American innovation is at stake. Help stop the madness, spread the word with the new Stand Up For Science microflyer! #SaveNSF www.standupforscience.net/microflyer3

Trump wants to cut the NSF by over 50%. American innovation is at stake. | Support Science Innovation Today — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Learn about threats to American innovation, including proposed NSF budget cuts, and discover how to support science and democratic progress.

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Thanks to @savensf.bsky.social and others who have advocated in support of NSF's mission to promote the progress of science, advance health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense. /🧵

A key lesson of the past year is that whatever is written down and passed into law will require continued vigilance to ensure that what is appropriated is spent in the manner, means, and time expected by the American people.

This proposed budget as a statement of what the R&D landscape should look like is positive for science, economic activity, and oversight, especially in light of 2025 disruption of the basic operation of America's R&D. Next: will this become law and will the law be enforced?

Impoundment: "[S]hall not be subject to reductions or reprogramming without prior approval of the Committees." In case of planned RIFs: "[S]hall notify the Committees by letter no later than 45 days in advance." Of course Committees could approve on both counts... (more on that in a moment)

Other pluses include a preamble that engages explicitly with the "reprogramming" and/or "reductions" of funds as well as some traction on RIFs. Will it be seen through? Unsure.

Initial takeaway of (complex) FY26 Congress budget bill is positive on multiple fronts... rules.house.gov/sites/evo-su... ... including a bottom-line $8.75B for NSF. This is a small cut relative to FY24/5 (modulo inflation) with a bigger cut to STEM, but nothing like the WH proposed cut of $5B+.

On November 8, the U.S. celebrated National STEM Day. Science, technology, engineering, and math fuel the discoveries and innovations that shape our future.

The National Science Foundation is celebrating 75 years! We’re continuing our look back at each decade of discoveries. Next up: the 1960s, a decade of breakthroughs that reshaped science and society.

🚨 The White House's FY 2026 proposed budget cuts to NSF would lead to expected economic losses of ~$11 billion. Learn more about this data from the Science and Community Impacts Mapping Project in Save NSF's most recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/savensf/prop...