Northwestern University agreed to a $75 million payment to resolve federal investigations and secure the reinstatement of research funding, the school confirmed. The settlement follows scrutiny of the university’s ties and compliance with federal research rules under the Trump administration. University leaders negotiated the deal to lift sanctions that had jeopardized grants and collaborations across multiple labs. The payment is one of the largest by an academic institution facing federal pressure, signaling heightened federal enforcement around campus research oversight. The agreement ends active probes and clears the path for Northwestern to resume previously restricted federal research activities, though the settlement will likely prompt other research universities to review compliance controls and disclosures.