Research Update Regarding National Institutes of Health Funding Cap
Feb 11, 2025
On Friday evening, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced its intention to adjust how it supports the research conducted at universities across the country, by imposing a cap on the amount of funding allocated within research grants to reimburse universities for the costs of maintaining research facilities and administration. For each institution, these reimbursement rates are individually negotiated with the federal government and can range from 8-70% of the total NIH award. Starting yesterday February 10th, the NIH will limit this amount to 15% for all awards, which is a significant reduction that will negatively impact this important work at so many universities, including Drexel.
