□ 葛 昊 新质生产力是以科技创新为主导、实现关键性颠覆性技术突破的生产力，是高质量发展的重要引擎。江 苏是经济大省、科教大省，正全力打造具有全球影响力的产业科技创新中心，加快发展新质生产力、扎 实推进高质量发展成为当前的核心任务。高等教育尤其是研究生教育肩负着不可替代的使命，必须主动 适应、全面融入、精准赋能新质生产力的培育与发展。赋能江苏新质生产力发展，高质量研究生教育需 着力在优化人才培养体系、深化科教产融合创新、构建开放协同生态三大维度上实现突破与跃升。 优化人才培养体系，筑牢新质生产力发展的人才根基 新质生产力的发展绝非一日之功，亦非单一主体所能完成，它依赖于一个充满活力、开放协同的创新生 态系统。研究生教育作为这个生态系统中的重要节点，其自身发展及其赋能功效的发挥，深受系统环境 的影响。江苏科教资源丰富，但创新要素在高校、科研院所、企业间的流动仍存在一些壁垒，全球顶尖 创新资源的链接能力有待进一步加强，创新文化氛围也需持续培育。 高质量研究生教育要有效赋能新质生产力，必须秉持开放理念，主动构建并融入更广阔的协同创新生 态，重点在以下三个方面实现突破。一是构建区域协同创新共同体，提升研究生培养的开放 ...

Core Points - The Trump administration has significantly cut funding sources for graduate education in the U.S., impacting both federal Grad Plus loans and research grants, leading to a challenging adjustment for universities [1][2][3] Funding Cuts - The Trump administration froze research grants for elite institutions and canceled approximately $7 billion in scientific funding across over 600 schools [2] - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce federal student loan expenditures by $307 billion over the next decade, tightening repayment conditions [2] - Starting July 1, 2026, new graduate students will no longer be eligible for Grad Plus loans, limiting borrowing to $20,500 annually and a lifetime cap of $100,000 for most programs [3] Impact on International Students - The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) estimates a potential 30% to 40% drop in new international student enrollments, leading to a 15% reduction in total international student numbers [4] - The Trump administration has implemented various measures affecting international students, including visa restrictions and increased scrutiny of social media [4] Financial Strain on Universities - Many universities are already feeling the financial strain, with some institutions freezing hiring, laying off staff, and cutting back on doctoral program admissions [10][11] - Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million to the government to restore federal funding, highlighting the financial pressures faced by top institutions [9] Changes in Graduate Programs - The average net cost of graduate programs is rising faster than that of undergraduate programs, as graduate tuition has become a primary revenue source for many universities [13] - The number of master's programs has nearly doubled in private non-profit universities from 2004-2005 to 2021-2022, driven by the availability of unlimited federal loans [12] Future Outlook - Universities may opt to discontinue certain programs rather than reduce tuition, as operational costs remain high [15] - The shift away from Grad Plus loans could lead to increased reliance on private loans, which do not offer income-based repayment plans, potentially reducing access for lower-income students [16][17]