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April 24, 2026JAMA Network Open1 citationsOpen Access

Federal Policy Changes and Career Stability Among NIH K-Award Recipients

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DSDaniel ShalevMNMolly NowelsRCRose CarlsonCornell University

Key Points

  • To examine the impact of federal policy changes on career stability among NIH K-award recipients.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional survey of NIH K-award recipients.
  • Assessed perceptions of career stability and funding intent amid policy changes.
  • Nearly all respondents reported decreased career stability.
  • Many indicated a reduced intent to seek independent NIH funding.

Abstract

In this cross-sectional survey study of NIH K-award recipients, nearly all respondents reported a decrease in career stability, and many reported reduced intent to pursue independent NIH funding amid federal policy shifts. These findings indicate widespread perceived instability among early-career NIH-funded investigators.

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Shalev et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb092b553a5433e34b3c0bhttps://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.8554
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