NIH grant funding is well behind historical pace. Analyst says a once 'pretty well-oiled machine' is hampered by layoffs, shifting priorities. https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/17/nih-grant-funding-slowdown-new-awards-training-grants/
NIH grant awards are again lagging far behind historical averages, analysis shows

Nearly halfway into the 2026 fiscal year, the NIH is far behind on grant spending, new data show

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