Hi everyone,
I’m currently a PhD candidate (field: AI) planning to graduate in Dec 2026 and aiming for a tenure-track position after I graduate. A few of the universities I’m targeting have recently announced hiring freezes because of the uncertainty around federal research funding (NIH/NSF issues, etc.).
I’m wondering:
- Will there likely be more tenure-track openings again within the next year if things stabilize?
- Or do hiring freezes usually drag on longer even after the situation improves?
I’m trying to plan my next steps and would love to hear any insights from people who have been through similar situations. Thanks so much!