Federal research grants support a wide range of biomedical research projects at universities and other institutions.
The current discussion centers on reports of a possible new external review mechanism for
NIH grants. The reported system could operate alongside the existing scientific peer-review process.

Because the proposal remains unsettled, researchers and institutions are watching for further details about its authority, membership and evaluation criteria.
https://thecampusreview.com/news/nih-funding-control/