Trump's New Funding Rules - What it Means for African Researchers

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order called Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, aimed at improving oversight of federal grantmaking, reshaping how grants are awarded by the U.S. government. Despite the U.S. government's saying that it will prevent waste and ensure tax money is used properly, it will have a profound impact on international research collaboration, particularly for African researchers, institutions, and communities, writes Juanita Williams for allAfrica.

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