As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers

The MOSAIC grant program, aimed at supporting early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds, has been canceled by the NIH due to political shifts under Trump's administration, marking a significant blow to researchers like Adelaide Tovar, whose career and research are now at risk. Experts warn that this decision may stifle scientific innovation and limit opportunities for future generations of scientists, potentially straining efforts to address chronic diseases like diabetes. The abrupt cancellation has left the scientific community questioning its long-term implications.