Thirteen prestigious US colleges have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s NIH order to slash research overhead cost reimbursements. The suit challenges the dramatic cut in indirect cost funding for essential research expenses. The plaintiffs argue that the new directive violates federal law and threatens the nation’s position as a global research leader. The legal action, which does not include Harvard, could have lasting effects on US research infrastructure, with a hearing scheduled for February 21, 2025.
