August 17, 2007

House Cuts Payments for Research Overhead

By JEFFREY BRAINARD

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill last week to finance defense research in 2008. The measure included a provision, strongly opposed by universities, that would reduce Pentagon reimbursements for overhead costs on basic-research grants. The House passed the measure (HR 3222) by a vote of 395 to 13. The Senate has yet to write its version of the bill.

University officials remain mystified about why the language appeared in the bill when it was unveiled in July. Observers

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.