The Trump administration is preparing a $100 million initiative aimed at expanding the number of highly trained American scientists and engineers, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and other strategic fields. The programme is expected to support accelerated doctoral training for US citizens as the administration seeks to strengthen the domestic STEM workforce. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reshape America's approach to scientific research and technological development.

The funding will support a new graduate fellowship programme under the Genesis Mission, the administration's government-wide effort to use artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. The initiative is designed to train researchers with expertise in AI alongside another scientific or engineering discipline. The programme will provide four-year doctoral training opportunities combining academic study with practical research experience.

Under the programme, participating researchers are expected to gain experience at Department of Energy national laboratories or other scientific facilities, as well as through work with industry. The goal is to prepare a new generation of scientists capable of applying advanced AI systems to research problems. Federal officials have described access to computing resources, scientific data and specialised infrastructure as an important part of the broader Genesis Mission.

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The announcement comes as the Trump administration places greater emphasis on developing American scientific talent amid growing competition with China in advanced technologies. The White House has also argued that a smaller share of postgraduate positions in STEM fields is being filled by US citizens. Alongside the new funding, the National Science Foundation is expected to revive programmes intended to encourage more American students to pursue advanced scientific education.

The $100 million fellowship initiative forms part of a wider overhaul of the US government's science and research strategy. The administration has promoted greater use of AI, advanced computing and partnerships with private industry while seeking changes to the traditional federal research funding system. Officials say the approach is intended to reduce administrative burdens and direct resources towards research considered strategically important.

The initiative comes amid debate over the administration's wider science policies, including changes to research funding and immigration rules affecting international researchers. Supporters argue that strengthening domestic scientific training can improve America's long-term technological capacity, while critics have warned that restricting access to international talent could weaken the country's research ecosystem. The new programme is therefore expected to play a role in the administration's broader effort to build a larger US-based scientific workforce.

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