Federal Shutdown Compounds Stress for Academic Chemists
The nearly month-long stoppage of government activity is disrupting an already-chaotic funding year for chemists in academia.
By Laura Dattaro, the latest chemistry news highlights the impact of the federal government shutdown on academic chemists, including uncertainties around grant funding, access to research technology, and basic necessities.
On January 1, the government shut down after Congress failed to pass a budget resolution. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that some employees, including those who manage grants, were prohibited from working.
Almost a month into the federal government shutdown, stress is building for academic chemists.
Author's summary: Shutdown affects chemists' funding and research.