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Breaking news: NIH cuts indirect research costs, although courts enact a temporary pause

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On Feb. 7, the NIH announced a steep cut in the “indirect cost rates” that are paid to universities and medical centers to cover their administrative and facility costs. Major research institutions, including top academic medical centers and children’s hospitals, say the reduction could leave them with $100M+ shortfalls.

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