NIH Chief Denies Role In Grant Cuts As DOGE Takes Over Grants.gov

By Maaisha Osman / May 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya distanced himself from the agency’s grant cuts, saying he does not decide which awards are canceled -- amid growing concern from researchers who say the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is driving the cuts.


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