The Trump administration's move to slash overhead costs associated with federally funded research has generated immense ...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education.
The NIH, the largest funder of biomedical research in the U.S., will limit funding for indirect costs to 15%. Indirect costs cover expenses like building maintenance and administrative salaries.
In an X post, the NIH said it will cap the indirect cost rate, which is for infrastructure costs such as facilities, maintenance, and security, at 15% for all the universities it gives grants to.