Summary:
- This article discusses the current state of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the criteria used to evaluate research proposals from individual investigators.
- The author, a respected scientist with a PhD in the field, argues that the NIH's focus on "high-impact" research has led to a shift away from supporting the work of individual investigators, who are often the driving force behind scientific breakthroughs.
- The article suggests that the NIH should re-evaluate its funding priorities to ensure that it continues to support a diverse range of research projects, including those proposed by individual investigators, in order to foster innovation and progress in the scientific community.