Overview

• Seven Australian universities and the CSIRO have seen U.S. research funding cut or frozen, with compliance questionnaires targeting DEI, climate, and gender policies.
• The Trump administration's policy ties funding to alignment with U.S. political priorities, including opposition to 'gender ideology' and 'environmental justice.'
• The Australian Academy of Science has called for an emergency meeting to assess risks and develop strategies to address the funding gap.
• Australian officials and researchers warn of long-term impacts on critical research areas like vaccine development and climate monitoring.
• The Australian government has not committed to filling the funding gap, with further clarity on the U.S. review expected in April 2025.