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What happens when billions of dollars in research funding goes away

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Intricacies of Research Funding Costs and Controversial Policy Changes

This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of research funding at universities, emphasizing the need for both direct and indirect costs for effective project execution. It also addresses the controversial reduction of indirect cost rates by the NIH during the Trump administration, which sparked significant backlash and legal repercussions.

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