For those outside of academia. Most large grants require F&A (the indirect rate mentioned here). This is money that goes straight to the university to support general upkeep (facilities and administration). It is often around 50% (in my limited experience). This will starve universities.
Reposted from David F. Warner
⚠️ Effective Monday 2/10/25, NIH indirect rate capped at 15%. Applies to existing & future grants.

—> Deep budget cuts & program closures coming to a university near you.

Is this the break the glass moment for university administrators who have been silent so far about the attack on science?

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