The Trump administration has decided to cut $4 billion annually in medical research funding by limiting indirect costs for research institutions to 15% of awarded grants, significantly reducing their operational support. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to prioritize direct scientific research costs. While this move is supported by some as a necessary measure to curb government expenditure, it raises alarms among researchers about the potential crippling effects on groundbreaking medical research and innovation. Critics argue this decision may weaken America's competitive edge in global scientific research.
The Trump administration's reduction in indirect medical research funding is a significant cut that could harm vital research efforts across the U.S.
NIH's new funding policy aims to redirect funds from administrative overhead to direct scientific research, but it may undermine crucial medical advances.
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