Blog•Apr 4, 2026
Déjà Vu All Over Again: The White House's Diminished Vision for Science in FY 2027
On April 3, the White House released its FY 2027 budget request, calling for deep cuts across the federal science enterprise. The proposal trims NIH by roughly $6 billion, NASA by $5.6 billion—including a $3.4 billion slash to its science directorate—and NSF by $4.6 billion, while slashing NSF staffing from over 300,000 to about 94,000. Additional reductions target EPA, NOAA, DOE, and NIST, signaling a shift away from the historic U.S. commitment to research and development. Analysts warn the cuts could erode America’s leadership in innovation.
