The Chronicle of Higher Education
CLOSING THE GATES

Stalled at the Border

Many research projects have been delayed or disabled by strict U.S. visa policies

By LILA GUTERMAN

The homeland-security measures adopted since September 11 have derailed an untold number of scientific research projects. In particular, stricter reviews of visa applications have delayed many scientists seeking to enter, or re-enter, the United States. As a result, cells have...

To continue reading this premium article, you must have a Chronicle account AND a subscription or an online pass.

Subscriptions start at $40; Web passes for under $10.