UCLA Loses Part of Federal Funding Due to Allegations

• UCLA loses part of federal funding due to allegations of antisemitism.
• The university chancellor emphasized the importance of research for society.
• The university plans to implement measures to improve the situation with antisemitism.

This is reported by ABC News, NBC News.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) received notification about the loss of part of its federal funding for scientific research due to allegations of antisemitism. This was stated by the university chancellor, Julio Frenk, in his address to the community on September 1, 2025.

Frenk noted that the federal government, through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is suspending certain grants that are critically important for researchers. He emphasized that this decision not only affects researchers but also Americans, whose health and future depend on the results of UCLA's research.

This decision came as a result of student protests related to the war in Gaza, which some republicans label as antisemitic. The university recently faced the possibility of paying $6 million for regulating a lawsuit filed by Jewish students who alleged it was indifferent to their safety during the protests.

Frenk confirmed that the university is actively working on improving the situation with antisemitism and will continue to implement measures to ensure the safety of all students. He also noted that important research being conducted at UCLA has significant implications for national safety and the economy.

Tags: USA/Research