U.S. Research Institutions Face Over $300 Million in Funding Cuts

The Trump administration's new funding policies threaten substantial cuts to research budgets at major universities and hospitals across the U.S., with many institutions facing losses in the millions. This includes potential cuts of approximately $121 million for the University of California, San Francisco and $49 million for Ohio State University due to a new capped indirect cost rate of 15% set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Hundreds of thousands in grants have already been lost, such as a $530,000 Inclusive Excellence Grant at Middlebury College. Leaders from Tennessee's research institutions are urging congressional representatives to intervene, expressing grave concerns about the impact of reduced funding on vital health care research. Simultaneously, Michigan's Attorney General has filed suit against the administration, arguing that the policy unlawfully jeopardizes over $300 million in research funding for universities and hospitals in the state. While some praise the NIH for reducing what they consider excessive overhead costs, the broader implications for scientific advancement remain concerning.