The Trump administration on Friday notified multiple members of the National Science Board that they were being terminated from their positions, according to reports from The Washington Post.

The White House Presidential Personnel Office sent messages to board members thanking them for their service, based on screenshots obtained by the outlet. The notifications appeared to affect several scientists serving on the board.

The National Science Board serves as an advisory body to both the president and Congress regarding the National Science Foundation, which provides federal funding for scientific research across universities and institutions nationwide. The board typically consists of scientists and engineers appointed to six-year terms.

The NSF has been operating under constrained circumstances, with research funding at historically low levels and significant delays in distributing available grants. The foundation plays a central role in supporting basic scientific research across multiple disciplines in the United States.

The dismissals represent part of broader personnel changes across federal agencies since the administration took office. The impact on ongoing NSF operations and research funding decisions remains unclear as the agency continues its work under new leadership structure.