Harvard and MIT won’t be affected by Trump’s funding freeze: Here is why

The Trump administration’s proposed freeze on federal funding raises concerns among universities, but Harvard and MIT are well-positioned to weather the storm. Their massive endowments ensure minimal disruption to their research programs, even if the freeze persists. While federal grants contribute to a portion of revenue, the wealth of these institutions offers them significant financial resilience. Legal challenges have temporarily delayed the freeze, with uncertainty surrounding its final implementation.