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'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze


Published on 2025-03-10 10:20:49 - WBTW
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  • The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support

The article from WBTW discusses the impact of a funding freeze by the U.S. State Department on scholars and researchers, particularly those involved in international educational and cultural exchange programs. This freeze, initiated under the Trump administration, has left many scholars, especially from countries like Iran, in a precarious situation, unable to continue their research or return home due to visa issues and lack of financial support. The halt in funding has affected programs like the Fulbright Program, causing significant distress and uncertainty among participants who are now stuck in the U.S. or abroad. Scholars and academic institutions are calling for the reversal of this decision, highlighting the importance of these exchanges for fostering international understanding and cooperation. The situation has been described as "very scary" by those directly affected, with fears about their academic careers and personal safety.

Read the Full WBTW Article at:
[ https://www.wbtw.com/news/politics/very-scary-scholars-in-us-and-abroad-stuck-amid-state-department-funding-freeze/ ]