Johns Hopkins University has announced plans to eliminate over 2,000 jobs, including 1,975 internationally and 247 in the United States, in response to federal funding cuts from the Trump administration. The cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development will result in the closure of several programs focused on global health issues such as HIV prevention in India and clinical trials for diarrheal diseases in Bangladesh.
The university, which relies heavily on federal research funding, is one of several institutions facing similar challenges amid sweeping cuts to research and higher education programs. The administration has also canceled grants to other universities, with more than 50 institutions under investigation for their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins warn that the cuts will have severe consequences for public health in the communities where they operate. Programs like Accelerate in India, which provided HIV testing and treatment for thousands of people, are at risk of closure, potentially leading to increased transmission of HIV and other diseases.
In addition to the impact on global health, the university’s economic contributions to Baltimore and Maryland are significant. The cuts could also put U.S. residents at greater risk for infectious diseases, as programs that monitor and respond to global health threats are being scaled back.
Johns Hopkins is also facing potential financial losses from a proposed policy to limit NIH payments for research grants, which could leave the university responsible for millions of dollars in additional costs. The university is one of several institutions challenging the policy in court to protect research funding and economic contributions to their communities.
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