Trump Administration's Cuts to NIH Research Funding

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Trump Administration's Policy on NIH Research Funding

The Trump administration policy to limit NIH research funding for indirect costs to 15% would significantly lower funding for major research institutions, causing financial strain and potential disruptions in critical research efforts. This move has been criticized as a betrayal of a longstanding partnership between universities and the government that has fueled American innovation and progress.