The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has initiated the cancellation of billions in COVID-19 research funding, as the pandemic is deemed over. An internal document suggests that funds dedicated to mitigating pandemic impacts are no longer necessary. This directive follows nearly 400 grant terminations in just one month, reflecting a broader strategy under President Trump's administration. Alongside COVID-19 funding cancellations, previous directives also targeted projects related to gender identity, equity, and environmental justice, indicating a major shift in research funding priorities.
The NIH has begun cancelling billions of dollars in funding for COVID-19 research, with internal guidance indicating that such funds are no longer necessary as the pandemic is over.
In just the past month, nearly 400 grants have been halted under the NIH, highlighting a significant shift in funding priorities following the end of the pandemic.
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