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How many ways can the Trump administration clamp down on international researchers?
In the span of two days last week, the Trump administration issued two sweeping announcements meant to crack down on international students and scholars, who make up a sizable portion of the nation’s biomedical research workforce. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed $70,000 fee for a work authorization program that many foreign students use to gain professional experience. The next day, the Labor Department revealed that it is investigating nine universities — including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale — for alleged fraud related to visas awarded to postdoctoral researchers.
