Multiple universities and trade organizations are suing the National Science Foundation regarding its recent decision to cap indirect research cost reimbursement for higher education institutions at 15 percent. The lawsuit highlights concerns that this cap could jeopardize scientific progress and the U.S.âs position in global scientific discovery, warning that research output, training, and key advancements in fields like AI and quantum computing may decline. The plaintiffs argue that the NSF's decision was made without proper congressional input and misrepresents the implications of such a sweeping policy.
A coalition of universities and trade groups is suing the National Science Foundation over its new 15 percent indirect research cost cap, arguing it threatens scientific progress.
The lawsuit claims that the new indirect cost policy will jeopardize the U.S.'s position in global scientific research and impede advancements in critical areas.
Plaintiffs, including notable universities, assert that the NSF's policy is 'arbitrary and capricious,' violating the Administrative Procedure Act by not engaging Congress.
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