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This Week in Science Policy: September 21, 2026

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  1. $100K Fee for International Graduates:

    • A proposed fee by the Department of Homeland Security for international graduates wishing to work in the U.S.
    • The fee aims to regulate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows F-1 visa students to gain work experience after graduation.
  2. Control Over NIH Grants:

    • The White House is considering an executive order to oversee National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, led by an external approval panel.
    • This follows conflicts over funding for diversity-related programs.
  3. Deferred Resignation Costs:

    • Federal spending on paid administrative leave surged under the Trump administration due to a deferred resignation program, raising concerns about its long-term costs and impacts.
  4. Safety Standards at DOE:

    • Democratic leaders are urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate safety measures recently removed under a streamlining initiative known as “Project Velocity.”
  5. Legal and Regulatory Developments:

    • Ongoing lawsuits and regulatory changes affecting funding, grants, and contracts, including actions against states offering in-state tuition to undocumented students.

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