UNC Chapel Hill's ambitious $228 million research facility has been put on hold due to uncertainties surrounding federal research funding reimbursement rates, recently targeted for a cap. This decision reflects a broader trend among prestigious universities like Yale and Johns Hopkins, which are also pausing high-value construction projects. Federal agencies aim to limit reimbursement rates to 15%, significantly impacting funding strategies for research institutions that typically negotiate higher rates. While some projects are advancing, others, particularly research labs, are facing delays due to the financial landscape.
"UNC Chapel Hill is among several major research universities pausing construction projects due to financial uncertainty caused by efforts to cap federal research funding reimbursement rates."
"While federal agencies plan to cap reimbursement rates at 15%, rates typically hover just under 30%, with some institutions securing up to 50%."
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