How NIH research funding works, and why universities are worried
Here’s a look at what the Trump administration’s decision to cut overhead funding for biomedical research means for universities across the country.
NIH slashes funding for research overhead, leaving universities scrambling
It’s the Trump administration’s latest blow to the American higher education system, which Republicans for years have blasted for churning out liberal-minded graduates.
Tulane, LSU presidents warn of crippling shortfalls if President Trump cuts NIH funding
"Without sufficient support, life-saving discoveries will stall, and research institutions across the state and nation will face crippling financial shortfalls," LSU President William F. Tate IV said in a statement Tuesday.
NIH funding cuts "direct attack" on University of Minnesota's research community, president says
The president of the University of Minnesota said a slash in funding for medical research grants by the National Institutes of Health could have "serious consequences" for patients in the state.
22 states sue to halt NIH research funding cuts
Attorneys general from 22 states sued the Trump administration on Monday, seeking to freeze a plan that would cap National Institutes of Health payments covering overhead at universities and medical research centers.
OU president says NIH funding cut would ‘severely impact’ university research
Oklahoma researchers fear major setbacks after a federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s attempt to cut NIH funding—OU leaders are fighting to protect medical breakthroughs.
Brown University warns federal funding cuts could be ‘a disaster’ for medical research
Brown University and several other institutions are suing the Trump administration after the National Institutes of Health ...
California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions in UC, CSU funding
The National Institutes of Health is the largest funder of research at UC, which received more than $2.6 billion for the last ...
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Private Universities give proposals on funding model
Private universities have proposed significant policy and legal reforms to the university funding model, calling for the establishment of a state agency to oversee student financing.
House OKs resolution pressuring municipalities, universities to help with ICE enforcement
Approval of most forms of state funding, such as revenue sharing, would not be affected by the House resolution but legislative earmarks are at risk.
As pressures grow on Boston-area universities, so do their endowments
The 9 percent increase in endowments across New England was fueled by a strong national economy and stock market gains.
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UNM navigates proposed federal funding cuts
Last Friday, the National Institutes for Health announced research organizations like UNM would have to cut their indirect ...
Gov. Lee calls for $56M in ETSU funding in proposed budget
Lee is also requesting $5 million for upgrades at the ETSU-Eastman Valleybrook campus. Lee's budget proposal also includes ...
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University of Iowa researchers cope with ‘fluid’ federal funding cuts and restraining orders
A day after the University of Iowa paused or slowed research-related grant applications, hiring, and general spending in ...