"Women’s projects were smaller on average, had a larger share of unspent funds at cancellation, and were more concentrated in training and transition awards."
"Women lost a greater portion of unrealized scientific output, with 57.9 percent of their resources active at cancellation compared to 48.2 percent for men."
"NIH economic multipliers suggest a potentially large unrealized loss to the U.S. research enterprise, indicating significant impacts from funding cuts."
"A survey found that 69 percent of NIH-funded scientists counseled students against pursuing academic jobs, with many reporting delayed hiring processes and layoffs."
In 2025, NIH grant terminations disproportionately affected women and early-career investigators. Women's projects were smaller, had more unspent funds, and were focused on training awards. Women had a higher share of active resources at cancellation, leading to greater losses in scientific output. NIH economic multipliers indicate a significant unrealized loss to the U.S. research enterprise. A survey revealed that many NIH-funded scientists advised students against academic careers and reported hiring delays and layoffs due to NIH funding cuts.
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