University of California President James Milliken rescinded a proposed end to the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hiring incentives, preserving the $85,000-per-fellow support after backlash from faculty and campus leaders. The UC office had considered sunsetting incentives amid fiscal uncertainty tied to federal funding disruptions and state budget questions. Milliken said he weighed program history and advocacy before deciding to continue the incentives while the system examines potential structural changes, including caps or redistribution. UC noted it may revisit program parameters if extraordinary financial setbacks occur. The reversal preserves a high-profile recruitment tool that helps UC hire diverse early-career scholars; trustees and HR leaders will nonetheless watch for future adjustments tied to long-term sustainability.