The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been scrutinizing NIH grants, with reports of hundreds of grants ordered for cancellation by a DOGE representative. This initiative slowed funding processes, particularly affecting research on gender-affirming care. Employees noted a drastic drop in awarded projects compared to previous periods, with substantial financial implications, including $1.81 billion terminated during a critical window. Several states are challenging this approach legally, emphasizing the potential disruption the reviews pose on research timelines and funding allocation before the federal fiscal year ends.
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has begun screening all National Institutes of Health grants, leading to significant funding cuts in gender-affirming care research.
According to NIH officials, a representative from DOGE ordered the cancellation of hundreds of grants, raising concerns about the impact on research funding timelines.
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