"The Department of Energy aims to streamline funding by limiting indirect costs to 15 percent for higher education institutions, following a similar controversial cap by NIH."
"U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright emphasized that taxpayer funding should primarily support scientific research rather than administrative expenses, reinforcing the need for efficiency."
Following a similar action by the National Institutes of Health, which was blocked by a judge, the Department of Energy announced a plan to cap indirect research cost reimbursements for higher education institutions at 15 percent. This policy aims to ensure that the substantial funding sent to colleges, which exceeds $2.5 billion annually, primarily supports scientific research rather than administrative expenses. While the DOE argues this will improve efficiency, critics like COGR warn it may hinder research and innovation capabilities.
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