Commonwealth of Massachusetts et al. v. National Institutes of Health et al.

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff’s allege the uniform reimbursement cap of 15 percent for all new grants, regardless of the indirect cost needs of the institution, outlined in the Rate Change Notice issued by the defendants violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Institution specific government reimbursements for indirect costs ensures that each research institution receives adequate funding to support overall grant-funded research efforts.

Potential Impact:

Lowering and capping the indirect cost rate for NIH-funded research  jeopardizes  grantees’ ability to effectively conduct critical health research.