The real impact of Trump's cuts to Australian research

<p>In recent weeks, Australian researchers began receiving a questionnaire.</p> <p>Sent by the US government, it asked things like &ldquo;can you confirm that this is no DEI?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Can you confirm this is not a climate or environmental justice project?&rdquo;</p> <p>The questions were seeking to determine whether Australian research, co-funded by the United States, was complying with Donald Trump&rsquo;s promise to cut funding from projects that support a &ldquo;woke&rdquo; agenda.</p> <p>The move has been labelled as &ldquo;foreign interference&rdquo; and raises questions about the independence and sustainability of Australian research.</p> <p>Today, senior reporter for<em> The Saturday Paper </em>Rick Morton on why Australian research needs a new backer &ndash; and what the government should be doing about it.</p> <p><br /><br />If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior reporter for<em> The Saturday Paper, </em>Rick Morton</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>Mark Syke-VIEW / Alamy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>