Johns Hopkins University announced it would be cutting over 2,000 jobs due to the Trump administration rescinding federal funding for international aid projects. The university cited the loss of over $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development as the reason for the job cuts, impacting both domestic and international employees. This decision will result in the winding down of critical programs in Baltimore and abroad, potentially leading to an increased risk of dangerous outbreaks in affected communities.
Researchers leading some of the programs being shuttered warned of dire consequences, including more HIV transmissions in India and a rise in infectious diseases globally. The cuts will also have economic implications in Baltimore, as the university is a major employer in Maryland.
This move is part of a broader trend of universities facing layoffs and hiring freezes due to cuts in federal funding for research and higher education by the Trump administration. Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and Notre Dame have also been affected by these cuts, with funding being canceled for projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well.
Johns Hopkins researchers expressed concern over the closure of vital programs such as an HIV prevention initiative in India and a clinical trial for diarrheal disease in Bangladesh. The loss of these programs could have far-reaching consequences for public health and global health security. Additionally, pending cuts to National Institutes of Health payments could further threaten the university’s research initiatives.
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