U.S. District Judge Angel Kelly granted a temporary restraining order on Feb. 10, 2025 related to changes announced on Feb. 7, related to how the National Institutes of Health reimburses Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs also known as indirect costs. Judge Kelley set an in-person hearing for Feb. 21, 2025.
Twenty-two state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the announced changes, which would limit how NIH reimbursees for universities and research institutes for “indirect costs.” Read the complaint
The ruling applies to the 22 states that filed the complaint, including Arizona. Read the ruling
This short video explainer provides more information on F&A Costs.
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