18 universities back Harvard as Trump's funding freeze hits student research

Eighteen leading universities, including Ivy League schools and MIT, are backing Harvard in its legal battle against the Trump administration's freeze on $3 billion in federal research funding. This coordinated effort highlights concerns about the future of research funding and institutional autonomy. The universities argue the cuts could destabilize the research ecosystem, harming projects and deterring collaborations.

Jun 10, 2025 - 00:30
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18 universities back Harvard as Trump's funding freeze hits student research
Eighteen leading universities, including Ivy League schools and MIT, are backing Harvard in its legal battle against the Trump administration's freeze on $3 billion in federal research funding. This coordinated effort highlights concerns about the future of research funding and institutional autonomy. The universities argue the cuts could destabilize the research ecosystem, harming projects and deterring collaborations.

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