NIST Axes Dusty Rules for Long-Dead Foreign Lab Fellowships
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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NIST is officially wiping out old rules that set up special lab fellowships for foreign citizens from other American countries. These fellowships haven’t been active for decades, so removing the rules helps simplify government paperwork and focus on current U.S. priorities. The change kicks in on April 24, 2026, with no new costs or programs involved.
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