The University of Missouri in Columbia is facing belt-tightening measures due to changes in federal research grant funding levels. University President Mun Choi announced that expenses will be reduced from his office down to the dean level in response to reductions in indirect cost returns and potential cancellation of federal projects. The National Institutes of Health have capped the amount of money from research grants that can be used for indirect costs, a move that is currently being contested in court. Choi warned that some federal projects may be canceled and advised faculty and staff to continue their work while preparing for potential budget cuts in the next fiscal year. Despite these challenges, Vice Chancellor for Research, Thomas Spencer, assured that the university is still receiving federal funding and no budget cuts have been requested yet. Spencer also mentioned that the National Institute of Health and the Department of Agriculture provide the most funding for the university’s research department. While the exact impact of the funding changes remains uncertain, Choi and other university leaders emphasized the importance of minimizing the effects on the university’s critical mission of teaching, research, and engagement.
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