Economics
The Hidden Costs of Research: Lessons from NIH Overhead Funding
This 2014 Nature article explores the complexities of indirect costs in NIH research funding, highlighting how institutions must negotiate reimbursement rates for essential but often overlooked expenses like administration, facilities maintenance, and utilities. While direct research funding captures attention, the “less sexy” infrastructure costs are vital for sustaining cutting-edge science. Due to federal caps and […]
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