One year after the Trump administration pushed to cap indirect research reimbursements, federal agencies have paused implementation following pushback from Congress and the courts. The contested policy — aimed at limiting university overhead on federally funded research — has been stalled by legal challenges and legislative resistance, according to reporting by Katherine Knott. Universities and research offices face continued uncertainty about future indirect‑cost rates and budgeting for sponsored projects, complicating negotiations with federal sponsors and institutional planning for research infrastructure and personnel.