Archive · 22 Jul 2026
White House Proposes Major Science Funding Overhaul
The White House has proposed a big change to how the U.S. funds science research.
They want to give more money directly to scientists instead of big institutions.
They also want to try new ways of reviewing research ideas, not just the traditional peer review.
Artificial intelligence is a big part of this plan.
They want to connect supercomputers and AI to make science more productive.
The goal is to make the U.S. a leader in science and technology, especially in areas like AI, quantum computing, and space exploration.
They also want to work more closely with universities, private companies, and philanthropies.
The plan is inspired by a similar report from 1945 that shaped postwar U.S. research.
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of America’s scientific research system.
The plan focuses on artificial intelligence and alternative peer review methods.
It aims to direct more federal support to individual scientists rather than established institutions.
The Genesis Mission, launched in November 2025, seeks to double the productivity of American science within a decade.
The report identifies national scientific missions, including developing a quantum computer and returning to the lunar surface by 2028.
- Who
- The Trump administration and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
- What
- Proposed an overhaul of America’s scientific research system
- When
- The report was released recently, with implementation plans due within 90 days
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To position the United States to lead the AI-driven scientific revolution and adapt to new global challenges
Traditional Peer Review
Alternative Review Methods
Research Funding
Traditional Peer Review
Supports incremental research and established programs.
Alternative Review Methods
Encourages high-risk, high-reward research through alternative mechanisms.
Peer Review Process
Traditional Peer Review
Favours consensus-based peer review.
Alternative Review Methods
Advocates for 'golden tickets' and other innovative review methods.
- Report Title
- Science: A New Golden Age
- Annual Research Funding
- $200 billion
- OSTP Director
- Michael Kratsios
- Genesis Mission Launch
- November 2025
- Lunar Mission Goal
- Return to the lunar surface by 2028
- China's Research Spending
- Reached parity with the United States
