US Funding Rules Alter Peer Review for Science Grants
TL;DR. New US government rules propose significant changes to how federal science grants are allocated and overseen by political staff. - The Office of Management and Budget introduced rules allowing grant cancellation based on 'national interest' criteria. - The changes diminish the role of peer review and could restrict international collaborations and publishing activities. - US science research capacity faces potential weakening due to these new, politically influenced funding guidelines.
- New US rules enable political staff to screen and cancel federal science grants.
- Peer review for grant applications becomes optional, shifting authority to political appointees.
- Grants can be canceled if deemed not in the 'national interest', affecting various research areas.
- The rules could limit international scientific collaboration and impact research dissemination.
Sources
- Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time — arstechnica.com