# National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: AACR Report Released — The American Association for Cancer Research publishes its report on cancer disparities research disruption, revealing 93% of surveyed researchers affected.
- **2025-11**: JAMA Oncology Publication — A study in JAMA Oncology details the cancellation of 181 NCI grants, bringing the issue to wider academic attention.
- **2025-06**: NCI Cancels 181 Grants — In the first half of 2025, the National Cancer Institute cancels 181 grants worth over $317 million, many focused on cancer disparities research.
- **2025-01**: Executive Order on Federal Grants — The Trump administration issues an executive order enabling freezes and cancellations of scientific research grants, particularly those related to diversity and equity.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 181 NCI Grants Worth $317M Canceled, Halting Cancer Trials
2026-07-15 23:47:37 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 9

The cancellation of 181 NCI grants totaling $317 million in early 2025 has stopped cancer disparity clinical trials in their tracks, according to an AACR report. The biotech and pharma pipelines face disruption as critical early-stage research evaporates.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/nci-grants-canceled-317-million-cancer-disparities

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