1. United States
2. Ky.
3. Letter

The proposed cuts to indirect research costs by the NIH would devastate universities and medical centers across Kentucky. Indirect costs cover essential expenses like utilities, administrative support, and facility maintenance that enable scientific research. A drastic reduction from the current negotiated rates down to a 15% cap would result in operating budget deficits amounting to tens of millions of dollars for institutions in the state. This threatens biomedical research by forcing layoffs, study cancellations, and long-term damage to Kentucky's research capabilities. The loss of indirect cost reimbursements jeopardizes thousands of jobs and millions in economic activity generated by major research universities like the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. Rather than undermining the foundations of medical progress, we urge you to protect these vital indirect cost reimbursements and the future of scientific discovery in the Commonwealth.