Over 100 Science Advisory Committees Discontinued in 2023
A Nature analysis reveals the Trump administration ended more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies in 2025. It also reduced transparency and independence for remaining committees. The moves were part of broader cutbacks that downsized federal research workforce and grants.
ndtv.comThe Trump administration terminated more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies last year, according to a Nature analysis. The administration also reduced the transparency and independence of advisory committees to science agencies that remain, the analysis shows. President Donald Trump and his administration downsized US science last year, Nature reported.
The Trump administration reduced the workforce at federal research agencies by tens of thousands of people last year.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Potential reduction in scientific advice to agencies due to terminated committees
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Terminated grants could halt ongoing research projects
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Decreased workforce may slow federal research output
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