University of California funding reinstated by NIH: Here’s why it matters for American research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has temporarily reinstated University of California research grants after a court order halted mass cancellations by the Trump administration. Despite administrative challenges in verifying some grants, the restoration safeguards vital funding worth over $500 million. The Department of Defense has also begun restoring UC grants amid complications. The reinstatement follows a lawsuit alleging illegal funding cuts, highlighting the significance of sustained support for US scientific research.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has temporarily reinstated University of California research grants after a court order halted mass cancellations by the Trump administration. Despite administrative challenges in verifying some grants, the restoration safeguards vital funding worth over $500 million. The Department of Defense has also begun restoring UC grants amid complications. The reinstatement follows a lawsuit alleging illegal funding cuts, highlighting the significance of sustained support for US scientific research.
