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Universities Sue DOE Over Threat to Research Funding

4/15/2025

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A powerful coalition of universities, led by Brown and Cornell, has taken a stand against the U.S. Department of Energy, filing a lawsuit over a controversial new policy that limits indirect cost reimbursements for research grants to just 15%. They argue this drastic cap threatens essential scientific research and could endanger millions in funding for crucial projects across the nation.

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A powerful coalition of universities, led by Brown and Cornell, has taken a stand against the U.S. Department of Energy, filing a lawsuit over a controversial new policy that limits indirect cost reimbursements for research grants to just 15%. They argue this drastic cap threatens essential scientific research and could endanger millions in funding for crucial projects across the nation.