ANU the 1st Australian University to Lose Funding Amid DOGE Crackdown on Spending

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ANU the 1st Australian University to Lose Funding Amid DOGE Crackdown on Spending
The logo of the Australian National University (ANU) is seen on a building at the campus in Canberra, Australia on Sept. 16, 2020. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Crystal-Rose Jones
Daniel Y. Teng
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The Australian National University has reportedly become one of the first local institutions to lose U.S. research funding amid a DOGE-driven campaign to drastically cut U.S. government spending.

Australian universities may receive funding if they’re partnering with U.S. institutions on research projects.

Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.