Canceled federal grants cost Indiana institutions millions in disrupted projects

Canceled federal grants cost Indiana institutions millions

INDIANAPOLIS — The nation’s largest scientific research funder abruptly canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in grants earlier this year, specifically targeting projects that addressed diversity, inclusion or vaccines.

Canceled federal grants cost Indiana institutions millions in disrupted projects

The nation’s largest scientific research funder abruptly canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in grants this year, specifically targeting projects that addressed diversity, inclusion or vaccines.

Health Grants to Indiana Universities Cancelled

In a sweeping move, the National Institutes of Health has canceled millions in grants to Indiana’s higher education institutions, citing a shift away from diversity and vaccine-related projects. Indiana University and Purdue University were hit the hardest, losing a combined $24.5 million. One Purdue researcher’s cancer study was affected, while legal battles are underway to try and restore some funding.

Federal Court Refuses to Restore Canceled NSF Research Grants

In April, NSF issued a new statement of priorities asserting that grant awards “should not preference some groups at the expense of others, or directly/indirectly exclude individuals or groups.” “Research projects with more narrow impact limited to subgroups of people based on protected class or characteristics do not effectuate NSF priorities,” the agency added. NSF also noted grants related to environmental justice and the study of disinformat…