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Science & ResearchAug 18, 2026

NIH proposes major revamp of how it scores research grant proposals

Nature, Published online: 18 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02584-4 Proponents argue that the current system creates a false sense of precision, but critics fear that the change could increase political interference.

Nature, Published online: 18 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02584-4 Proponents argue that the current system creates a false sense of precision, but critics fear that the change could increase political interference.

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