Federal Science Funding Delays Threaten Research and Innovation, Warns University Leaders
President Daniels in WSJ op-ed: Get the federal science money flowing
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In a recent op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels and University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod urged federal agencies to expedite the release of congressionally approved research funding. They highlighted significant declines in awards from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, which jeopardize vital research and economic growth.
- 01The National Institutes of Health has distributed only 33% of its typical $26 billion funding to universities this fiscal year.
- 02New awards from the NIH to universities have decreased by 46% compared to the previous year.
- 03Funding for next-generation scientists has plummeted by 75%, impacting future research leadership.
- 04NIH research funding supports approximately 400,000 jobs across all 50 states and generates over $94.5 billion in economic activity annually.
- 05Delays in federal funding transfer costs to the private sector and families, slowing down the development of new treatments and technologies.
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In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal, Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels and University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod called for immediate action from federal agencies to release research funding that Congress approved in February. They noted that while this funding is crucial for advancing innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and technology, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has only allocated 33% of its usual funding of $26 billion to universities this fiscal year. Furthermore, the National Science Foundation has only distributed 20% of its typical awards. The authors pointed out that new NIH awards to universities have dropped by 46% year-over-year, with funding for emerging scientists down by 75%. They emphasized the broader economic implications, stating that NIH funding supports around 400,000 jobs nationwide and contributes over $94.5 billion to the economy each year. The delay in releasing these funds not only hampers research but also places an additional burden on the private sector and American families, who are left waiting longer for essential treatments and technological advancements.
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Delays in federal research funding could slow down medical and technological advancements, affecting healthcare and economic growth.
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