Overview

• The National Science Foundation has canceled grants focused on misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, citing free speech concerns under a Trump administration directive.
• Grants related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) were also terminated, with NSF stating they do not align with its updated funding priorities.
• NSF's revised 'broader impacts' criteria require projects to avoid directly or indirectly excluding any Americans, impacting DEI-focused initiatives.
• Researchers, including Maddy Jalbert, Lisa Fazio, Mike Wagner, and Kate Starbird, have publicly reported their grant terminations, raising concerns over academic freedom.
• The NSF has not disclosed the total number or value of canceled grants, further fueling transparency and accountability debates.