Science transforms our world but doing science and the impacts of scientific research are often hidden from view. Not anymore.
That’s because the Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project now allows folks to explore how science and health fuels the economy, supports jobs and improves health outcomes.
The White House and Secretary Kennedy have ordered large cuts to federal funding for scientific research. These changes include a proposal to reduce support for all health-related research nationwide, and cancellations of many grants for specific research projects.
We encourage you to contact your local elected officials and representatives in Congress to share your opinion and call attention to these funding cuts. Click here to find contact information for your representatives. Here are some facts to keep in mind:
- Less than 1% of the federal budget goes to NIH, but this investment has a big impact.
- Federally funded scientific and medical research improves health, drives innovation, creates jobs, and grows the economy.
- Every dollar invested in scientific research through NIH produces, on average, $2.56 of economic activity in return – over 250% gain.
- NIH research supports over 400,000 jobs across the U.S.
- Reducing indirect cost rates to 15% would undermine the ability of universities, hospitals, and research institutes to conduct lifesaving, medical research.