University of Utah leaders are offering reassurances and confidence to medical researchers at the school as they face potential losses of up to $50 million in medical research grant dollars due to a proposed Trump administration change. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing a new grant policy that would limit how much overhead researchers could ask for when applying for grants.
The University of Utah held a meeting for researchers to provide updates and encouragement amid the ongoing battle over the policy. University officials, including President Taylor Randall, are working with state and federal lawmakers on the issue. The new policy would cap the amount grant recipients could request for “indirect” costs at 15% of the total grant amount.
University leaders emphasized the importance of continuing research efforts and reiterated their commitment to advancing research and innovation. They also highlighted the economic impact of federally funded research in Utah, supporting over 4,500 jobs and almost $785 million in economic activity.
Despite uncertainty surrounding the NIH grant policy changes, university officials assured researchers that there will be no layoffs or hiring freezes at this time. They are actively advocating for the importance of maintaining research funding and will continue to work with partners in the medical research community to navigate the legal and financial challenges ahead. The Trump administration’s actions to modify grant policies have sparked opposition from medical and research associations, who warn of potential harm to medical breakthroughs and research progress.
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