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Federal Funds Fuel Research
- Harvard's $2.2 billion federal funds primarily support critical medical and scientific research.
- The administration's freeze disrupts essential projects, highlighting research's dependence on federal aid.
Harvard Rejects Federal Demands
- Trump's administration demanded concessions from Harvard tied to anti-Semitism allegations but included restrictive demands.
- Harvard rejected these as they infringed on institutional independence and unrelated to funding issues.
Endowment Can't Replace Federal Funding
- Harvard's large endowment can't fully replace federal research funding due to legal and financial structure.
- Federal funds remain vital for sustained, cutting-edge research despite Harvard's wealth.