The nearly month-long stoppage of government activity is disrupting an already-chaotic funding year for chemists in academia.
By Laura Dattaro, the latest chemistry news highlights the challenges faced by academic chemists due to the federal government shutdown.
On October 1, the government shut down after Congress failed to pass a budget resolution, leading to uncertainties around grant funding, access to research technology, and basic necessities.
Stress is building for academic chemists who face uncertainties around grant funding, access to research technology, and basic necessities.
The shutdown compounds stress for chemists in academia, exacerbating an already difficult funding year.
Author's summary: Federal shutdown disrupts academic chemists' funding and research.