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NIH Employees Rally Against $9.5 Billion Grant Cuts

6/10/2025

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NIH Employees Oppose Cuts

Over 340 NIH employees signed the "Bethesda Declaration," opposing the termination of 2,100 research grants worth $9.5 billion.
The letter claims the administration politicizes research and jeopardizes public health initiatives.
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya noted misconceptions in the letter regarding NIH policies.
Employees raised concerns about job security and ethical issues from funding cuts and layoffs.
The declaration seeks to restore funding and uphold academic freedom at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Trump Proposes NIH Cuts

President Trump's 2026 budget proposes a 43% cut to NIH grants, affecting universities and research institutions.
This reduction threatens funding for ongoing projects and new biomedical research advancements.
Stakeholders are concerned about the negative impact on public health initiatives and the scientific community.
The proposal represents one of the largest NIH funding cuts in recent years, raising innovation concerns in health fields.

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NIH Employees Oppose Cuts

Over 340 NIH employees signed the "Bethesda Declaration," opposing the termination of 2,100 research grants worth $9.5 billion.
The letter claims the administration politicizes research and jeopardizes public health initiatives.
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya noted misconceptions in the letter regarding NIH policies.
Employees raised concerns about job security and ethical issues from funding cuts and layoffs.
The declaration seeks to restore funding and uphold academic freedom at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.

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