I am writing to express my deep concern over the decision to eliminate NIH funding for external studies and the potential cascading effects this may have on the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) internal funding and overall mission.
As you know, the NIH plays a critical role in advancing medical and scientific research across the United States. Funding external studies has long been a cornerstone of its success, enabling collaboration with academic institutions, non-profits, and other research entities to address pressing public health challenges. Eliminating these partnerships risks stalling scientific progress and undermining innovation in areas such as cancer research, infectious diseases, mental health, and countless other fields.
Moreover, if this decision also affects the NIH’s internal funding, it could further jeopardize the agency’s ability to fulfill its mandate. Reduced resources for its own research infrastructure would weaken the nation’s capacity to respond to emerging health crises and advance groundbreaking treatments.
This decision, if allowed to stand, could harm patients, communities, and the broader scientific community. It sends a troubling message to researchers and innovators who have relied on the NIH’s commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing science in the public interest.
I urge you to take action to oppose this decision and advocate for the restoration of NIH funding for external studies, as well as to ensure the NIH receives the robust financial support it needs to sustain its critical work internally. The health and well-being of our nation depend on it.
Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter. I hope I can count on your leadership to protect the future of medical and scientific research.
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