Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The budget suggests a $5 billion cut and the elimination of five institutes, which has raised concerns among lawmakers and the biomedical research community. Despite the current fiscal year's budget remaining steady, funding rates for grant proposals have decreased significantly.
- ▪Jay Bhattacharya is appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss the 2027 budget proposal.
- ▪The proposed budget includes a $5 billion cut to the NIH and the elimination of five institutes.
- ▪A survey indicated that 43% of NIH-funded researchers canceled projects due to funding uncertainties.
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VideoPolitics Live: Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget Agency leaders expected to address slow pace of awards, institute director vacancies Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya speaks peaks during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing in March in Washington.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images By Anil OzaMay 21, 2026 General Assignment Reporter Anil Oza[email protected]Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya is appearing in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m.
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