State of New York et al. v. National Science Foundation et al.

Why this Matters:

The plaintiffs allege the defendants’ termination of projects that promote underrepresented populations’ involvement in STEM and implementation of a uniform reimbursement cap of 15 percent for all new research grants, regardless of the indirect cost needs of the institutions, violate the Administrative Procedure Act, the separation of powers principle, the Take Care Clause, and the limits of federal executive authority. Federal funding of inclusive STEM programs spurs and sustains scientific innovation.

Potential Impact:

Curtailing STEM participation by underrepresented groups stifles robust scientific research and lowering and capping the indirect cost rate for federally funded research jeopardizes STEM institutions’ ability to effectively conduct critical health research.