The White House set out a new approach to science and research funding that would redirect more federal R&D money away from universities and toward individual scientists and students, according to an administration memo. The strategy also encourages federal agencies to test models other than peer review when evaluating proposals. In guidance attributed to OMB Director Russell Vought and OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, agencies with major R&D budgets were directed to submit plans within 90 days detailing how they would implement the memo’s recommendations. The administration also signaled support for mechanisms that allow grants to move between institutions, aiming to increase competition for early-career talent. Higher-education researchers and university leaders have already faced related pressure: the memo and accompanying reporting reference prior actions terminating grants at research universities and proposals giving political appointees more influence over awards rather than reliance on peer-reviewed processes. Administration priorities named in related materials include robotics, artificial intelligence, and nuclear energy, with less emphasis on life sciences.