Trump Admin Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Grants in DEI Legal Battle

The Trump administration has come to an agreement with researchers and Democratic-led states to review National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant applications that were paused amid a policy aimed at cutting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to court documents filed Monday. The deal remedies applications that were halted, denied, or withdrawn after the administration announced the policy, which it said was designed to end funding for research perceived as prioritizing ideology over science. It does not mandate funding for any specific proposals, but ensures they receive a second look. The agreement is the result of ongoing litigation challenging the administration’s cuts. A federal judge in Boston had previously ruled that the NIH unlawfully terminated the funding when it cited alleged DEI ties....