Why should you care about an indirect cost?
I have been meaning to write about the recent draconian cuts to NIH funding for "indirect costs." Today, I came across this post by epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina (who you should definitely follow) that is one of the most accessible, nuanced, and succinct discussions on the topic. She explains what indirect costs are, how large this cut would be, and what it will mean for the research, students, and employees at these institutions. Dr. Jetelina is no blanket defender of the status quo; she agrees that some cuts and reforms may be necessary, but this new policy is reckless and destructive. I hope you enjoy reading and find it informative. -
In my prior life, I was an assistant professor at the University of Texas, leading a research lab focused on a single mission: breaking the cycle of violence using infectious disease modeling. This sounds technical and high-level, and if you looked at any of my 100 publications, they would be barely understandable to the populations they served.
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