The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling
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Summary
The opportunities for scientists in the US are currently limited as the government has introduced funding cuts, hiring freezes and thousands of redundancies.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has paused its postbaccalaurate program, which offers research positions for college graduates considering a career in medicine or STEM.
Research experience is critical for aspiring scientists and the program was a popular option for many hoping to go on to graduate school.
However, many graduate programs have reduced the number of places available and some students are considering volunteering in laboratories to get necessary experience.
Scientists are considering options such as relocating to Europe, where funds might be more available in the future, despite the ongoing uncertainty.
