peer review
Coverage of peer review in the Nexus archive.
- Health equity researchers fear unseen level of scrutiny under White House proposal
A White House proposal to reform federal grant awards includes a provision that could exclude health disparities research from funding, raising concerns among researchers. The proposal shifts grant approval authority from peer review to political appointees, drawing significant public criticism.
- HHS is overriding peer review to require changes to research scope, design
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is altering the peer review process for National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants by overriding scientific recommendations to modify research scope and design. The change has sparked concerns about political interference in scientific decision-making.
- Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
The Trump administration proposed new US funding rules allowing federal agencies to cancel grants at any time based on 'national interest' assertions. The rules prioritize political appointees over peer review, restrict grants on certain topics, limit international collaborations, and block spending on research-related activities like publishing and conferences.
- STAT+: Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers
The Trump administration has proposed overhauling federal grant regulations to increase political control over federally funded research. The changes would reduce the role of peer review, restrict scientists' use of funds for publishing and travel, and grant political appointees more power to terminate grants. The proposal aligns with prior executive orders and would apply government-wide if formalized.