The University of Massachusetts Amherst received a $4 million donation for research funding, as the institution aims to find alternative funding sources outside of federal dollars.

The donors to UMass Amherst are longtime supporters John and Elizabeth Armstrong.

“I know that the UMass Amherst faculty, students and staff who have been impacted by disruptions in federal support for research are very grateful for this assistance,” Mike Malone, vice chancellor in the Office of Research & Engagement, said in a statement. “This generous support from John and Elizabeth provides not only welcome financial assistance but also equally important encouragement for all the participants in our research and innovation enterprise.”

The announcement comes after the university’s Northeast Climate Adaptat

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