NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits to Full Budget Utilization by 2026
During a recent briefing, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya assured House appropriators that the agency plans to fully spend its budget by the end of fiscal year 2026.
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Jay Bhattacharya, the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has made a commitment to House appropriators regarding the agency's budget.
He stated that the NIH intends to utilize its entire allocated budget by the conclusion of fiscal year 2026.
This assurance comes as part of ongoing discussions about the agency's financial planning and future budgetary needs.
Updates
Update at 14:00 UTC on 2026-05-21
STAT reported Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.
Sources: STAT