Economic impact of federal health research cuts
Briefly

The Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project (SCIMap) highlights the negative ramifications of potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Based on active NIH grant data from 2024, the study estimates that reducing NIH funding could lead to approximately $16 billion in lost economic activity and the loss of around 68,000 jobs nationwide. Each dollar invested in NIH produces $2.56 in economic impact, emphasizing the crucial role of NIH funding in driving research, job creation, and overall economic health across the United States.
The Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project estimates that proposed NIH funding cuts could result in $16 billion in economic losses and 68,000 jobs lost nationwide.
NIH grants generate significant economic activity, returning $2.56 for every dollar invested, highlighting the critical nature of funding for scientific research.
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