NIH again faces year-end grantmaking scramble

Despite delays and staff shortages, agency should be able to fully spend 2026 budget, but new grants will likely remain below historic levels.

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Science
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2026-07-02
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aek1829
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Science, Research, and Medicine
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NIH again faces year-end grantmaking scramble

Jocelyn Kaiser
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Science, Research, and Medicine
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NIH again faces year-end grantmaking scramble

Jocelyn Kaiser
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Abstract

Despite delays and staff shortages, agency should be able to fully spend 2026 budget, but new grants will likely remain below historic levels.

ScienceVol. 393(6806)
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Science, Research, and Medicine
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