Duke University said Wednesday it will conduct a hiring freeze, eliminate vacant positions and offer some employees buyouts as part of an effort to reduce costs. Why it matters: The move comes as federal funding for research and universities remains uncertain under the Trump administration.

Duke University is considering job cuts through measures like hiring freezes and voluntary separation programs as part of a university-wide cost-reduction initiative.

The program, which is part of the University’s cost-cutting efforts, is expected to impact hundreds of employees. Duke is the first of its peer institutions to implement such buyouts amid federal funding threats.