STAT+: NIH would get $5 billion cut under Trump’s 2027 budget, but Congress unlikely to go along
Why it matters: The proposed cuts would reduce NIH funding by $5 billion, impacting numerous research initiatives.
- The White House proposes a $5 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget.
- The Trump administration also suggests downsizing the NIH by consolidating its 27 institutes and centers into 22.
- Congress is anticipated to oppose these budget cuts, making their implementation unlikely.
The Trump administration's 2027 budget proposal seeks a $5 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a reduction in its institutes and centers from 27 to 22. However, Congress is widely expected to reject these proposed cuts, indicating a likely divergence in fiscal priorities for medical research funding.
