Overall, men received more money on average, but R01s were an exception.

Alzheimer’s disease will receive $2.3 billion, the biggest chunk of change devoted to one of the NIH’s various interests.

Silicon Valley’s early-stage funding model could address a dearth of opportunities for young investigators just launching new projects.

NASA, NSF, and NIH are expected to receive higher financial backing for the 2019 fiscal year, going above and beyond the President’s proposed budget.  

The company’s announcement comes weeks after enrollment was suspended.

The paper’s authors say bias may nevertheless be present in other steps of the granting process.

Under a new policy, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will provide fewer grants to labs receiving more than $1 million in funds.

The announcement comes after an agency working group recommends against an industry partnership on ethical grounds.

An email exchange and an unusual meeting suggest a connection between an institute’s pursuit of industry support and the rejection of a grant application.