In a report expected to be released later today, the Trump administration will assert that allocating federal funding directly to individual researchers and AI-focused projects will enhance scientific progress more effectively than funding colleges and universities. This approach aligns with the administration’s recent actions, including an executive order issued in June 2026 to promote advanced AI innovation and security, which emphasizes restructuring federal research support to foster innovation and streamline grant processes.

Trump administration: The Trump administration, under President Donald Trump, directs U.S. federal policy on science, technology, and innovation with a focus on deregulation and strategic investments. It has advanced America’s AI Action Plan and related executive orders to accelerate AI development and remove bureaucratic barriers. The upcoming report on redirecting research funding to individual researchers and AI projects builds on these recent priorities for faster scientific progress.

AI Policy: The Trump administration issued an executive order in June 2026 to promote advanced AI innovation and security by encouraging responsible adoption across government and industry.
Research Direction: Recent administration actions emphasize restructuring federal research support to prioritize innovation and reduce institutional constraints in grant processes.