The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year.

Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued.

For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year.
Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued.
For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

Seattle Now

The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year.  Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued.  For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain.

Advertisement