US-bound scholars carry cares of the world on shoulders.
Indian researchers are strategically modifying their grant proposals for US universities, removing mentions of sensitive topics like DEI and climate change due to funding concerns under the Trump administration.
“The concern, especially for those applying for PhD or post-doctoral positions, is two-fold — first, the fear that their proposed research might not receive funding and second, that even if funded, their work could be undermined or prematurely terminated if it falls out of favour politically,” said Vibha Kagzi, founder of ReachIvy.com.
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