Trump Administration Budget Proposal Includes $20 Billion Cut to NIH by 2026 and Agency Reorganization
A proposed budget from the Trump administration outlines a significant reduction in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a major reorganization of the agency. The budget proposes cutting $20 billion from the NIH budget in 2026. It also calls for a sweeping consolidation of various NIH institutes and centers. Specifically, the proposed budget details a $20 billion cut to the NIH’s budget by the year 2026. This cutback would represent a substantial decrease in the agency’s funding, potentially impacting research grants, programs, and staffing. In addition to the funding reduction, the budget proposes a consolidation of NIH institutes and centers. The exact details and scope of this consolidation remain unspecified.
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Date: April 17, 2025