The CAP and over 40 other leading medical organizations sent a joint letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), expressing concerns over the agency’s new policy imposing a 15% cap on indirect cost rates for all NIH grants.
The letter also shows appreciation for the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) longstanding commitment to funding scientific research that advances medical breakthroughs. NIH has played a significant role in advancing medical research and life-saving treatments to improve patient care. The letter further expresses concerns about the implications of the policy that could halt scientific innovation.
On March 5, a US district court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking the NIH from implementing the February 7 “Supplemental Guidance” notice.
The CAP will continue updating members as information becomes available.