NSF Plan to Slash ‘Indirect’ Science Funding: Will It Stick?

NSF plan to slash ‘indirect’ science funding: will it stick?

As it awaits a court ruling, the US National Science Foundation has paused its attempt to cap indirect-cost payments on research grants. As it awaits a court ruling, the US National Science Foundation has paused its attempt to cap indirect-cost payments on research grants.

Federal judge blocks Energy Department’s 15% cap on indirect research costs

Colleges and higher education groups suing the agency are likely to prove the policy violates federal law, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled.