Significant Cuts to Science Funding

Recent government actions have led to substantial cuts in funding for scientific research in the United States, particularly affecting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). For example, the NIH has been instructed to reduce its indirect cost recovery from grants, which typically ranged from 50 to 70 percent, down to as low as 15 percent. This dramatic reduction will significantly diminish the total funding available for research projects, potentially crippling various scientific endeavors. The implications of these cuts extend beyond immediate financial impacts, jeopardizing the entire framework that supports ongoing research and innovation in American science.