NIH now allows businesses to apply for its research funding

The National Institutes of Health announced that companies are eligible to submit grant applications, expanding the pool of potential research partners. This change aims to foster collaboration between the public sector and private industry in advancing biomedical science.

The update was highlighted in STAT’s Morning Rounds newsletter, which also featured a poll on public trust in science, a discussion about protecting heart health during space travel, and a note about RFK Jr.’s upcoming talk at a Children’s Health Defense event.

The newsletter, edited by Amanda Erickson, is published twice weekly and invites reader feedback on its content and format.

The policy shift could open new financing avenues for biotech firms seeking NIH support, potentially accelerating drug development and innovation.