Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States.

Cell

New York Genome Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Vagelos College of Physician and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; Zuckerman Institute of Mind Brain and Behavior, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address:

Published: February 2025

NIH's abrupt decision to cap indirect cost reimbursement at 15% threatens the critical infrastructure supporting groundbreaking biomedical research in the United States. This policy jeopardizes America's global leadership in science and medicine. Urgent action is needed to advocate for its immediate and permanent reversal to protect the future of science.

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