A federal judge has invalidated the National Science Foundation's (NSF) policy that capped reimbursements for indirect research costs, marking a significant legal ruling against the proposed limit. Judge Indira Talwani identified serious deficiencies in the NSF's reasoning and substantial legal errors. The policy, which threatened to reduce funding for universities by around $432.3 million for fiscal year 2024, was challenged by a coalition of universities and educational associations, asserting it jeopardized the U.S.'s position in scientific discovery. The ruling suggests that the government failed to follow necessary federal regulations when implementing this cap, though an appeal is possible.
Judge Indira Talwani ruled against the NSF's 15% reimbursement cap, highlighting severe deficiencies in the agency's reasoning and errors in law.
The 15 percent cap imposed by NSF would have significantly reduced funding to universities, risking the U.S.'s leadership in scientific research.
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