Emory University is joining a growing list of top research universities that plan to freeze or limit hiring because of concerns about federal research funding cuts. President Gregory Fenves announced the new policies in an email to the Emory faculty and staff sent on Wednesday.

Emory University will make significant reductions to expenditures and freeze staff hiring due to recent federal funding changes that bring a “significant disruption to our finances,” according to an email from President Gregory L.

Emory University has announced a hiring freeze due to changes in federal funding, joining other universities in financial conservations. President Fenves outlined cost-cutting measures, including a halt on compensation adjustments.

ATLANTA — Citing the “many directives, policy changes, and legislative proposals from the federal government” in recent weeks, Emory University announced a hiring freeze and limits to faculty hiring, as well as a freeze on changes to compensation.

Alongside the hiring freeze, the university is reducing operational spendings and evaluating how federal policy shifts could impact research funding.

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