Breaking: Hundreds of NIH grant terminations are ‘void and illegal,’ judge rules

The decision by a federal court in Boston hands a temporary victory to researchers.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Hundreds of NIH grant terminations are 'void and illegal,' federal judge rules By Anil Oza LAUREN OWENS LAMBERT/AFP via Getty Images A federal judge deemed on Monday that some of the grant terminations by the National Institutes of Health are "void and illegal" in a hearing for two lawsuits against the Trump administration.  READ MORE Sign up for Daily Recap All the health and medical news you need today, in one email. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Exclusive: In fight over research overhead funding, universities propose alternatives to Trump's cuts By Jonathan Wosen 2   Why autism researchers aren't convinced NIH can keep science and politics separate By O. Rose Broderick 3   Private equity firm will finance Harvard research lab, in possible template for future By Allison DeAngelis 4   NIH restores DEI prohibition for grant recipients within hours of rescinding it By Anil Oza Get 50% off STAT+ Stay up to date on the latest news coming out of the biotech, pharma, and life science industries. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us