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22 states sue to block new NIH funding policy—court puts it on hold

Arstechnica · 3m

Twenty-two states have sued to block a new NIH policy that changes how indirect research costs are handled, reducing the rate to 15%. This sudden policy shift could cause budget shortfalls for research institutions. The states allege the policy violates existing legal frameworks and a congressional rider from 2018 that blocked similar changes. Judge Angel Kelley has granted an injunction against the policy nationwide, supported by separate lawsuits from medical organizations.