NIH Grant Awards Decline by 7,400 in Fiscal Year 2026

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Published: 2026-10-16
Category: education
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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An analysis indicates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded 7,400 fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to the period before the Trump administration. Despite obligating all available funds, the shift towards awarding larger upfront sums for fewer projects is creating uncertainty for research institutions. This change impacts the number of research initiatives supported nationwide.

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