Capping NIH grant overhead (aka ICR) would essentially shut down the research buildings at my institution.
ICR pays for internet, security, water/power/sewer/gas, accountants, janitors, HR, administrators like me who open and close labs or plan research events, maintenance on equipment/buildings.
ICR pays for internet, security, water/power/sewer/gas, accountants, janitors, HR, administrators like me who open and close labs or plan research events, maintenance on equipment/buildings.
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We don’t have extra to cut.
The faculty cannot function without the staff. They can’t be their own plumbers, electricians, accountants, librarians, lawyers or administrators.
USA will not be competitive in medical research and innovation
Patients will no longer have access to new novel therapies when all other therapies have failed them.