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Removing Peer Review from US Science Funding Decisions

A proposed rule change by the OMB could fundamentally alter how U.S. research is funded and conducted, potentially removing peer review from funding decisions and giving more control to senior political appointees. This change could have far-reaching consequences, including slower medical progress, reduced access to federally funded findings, and weaker U.S. competitiveness. The proposed rule may also restrict conference and publication costs and impose limits on international collaboration.

Science, Medicine, Pathology