Burcum: Q&A with U President Cunningham on Trump admin threats to science
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
University leaders raise concerns about proposed OMB regulations that could shift federal research funding decisions from qualified scientists to political appointees. President Cunningham discusses the potential consequences for scientific integrity, innovation, and institutional autonomy if funding allocation becomes driven by political priorities rather than merit-based evaluation and expert assessment.
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Burcum: Q&A with U President Cunningham on Trump admin threats to science
As U.S. Senate leaders weigh blocking a controversial OMB rule, Rebecca Cunningham explains what’s at risk if political appointees, not experts, decide where federal funding flows, columnist Jill Burcum writes.
