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$16 Billion Loss: NIH Cuts Threaten Jobs and Research

9/29/2025

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SCIMaP projects a $16 billion economic loss and 68,000 job losses due to NIH funding cuts, limiting indirect cost reimbursements to 15%.
The Perelman School of Medicine has halted its internal pilot grant program amid federal funding instability.
Several federally funded projects, including HIV vaccine studies, faced termination but were partially reinstated after legal challenges.
SCIMaP's analysis details the economic impact of funding changes across national, state, and congressional district levels, affecting local vendors and service workers.
Future SCIMaP efforts will include NSF and other federal agencies, emphasizing job loss metrics.

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Story summary

SCIMaP projects a $16 billion economic loss and 68,000 job losses due to NIH funding cuts, limiting indirect cost reimbursements to 15%.
The Perelman School of Medicine has halted its internal pilot grant program amid federal funding instability.
Several federally funded projects, including HIV vaccine studies, faced termination but were partially reinstated after legal challenges.
SCIMaP's analysis details the economic impact of funding changes across national, state, and congressional district levels, affecting local vendors and service workers.
Future SCIMaP efforts will include NSF and other federal agencies, emphasizing job loss metrics.