According to a recent proposal, the National Institutes of Health plans to cap the number of grants individual researchers can receive from the NIH.[1005327] This proposal has sparked debate among scientists, with some expressing concerns that it could harm smaller institutions and researchers who struggle to compete for grants.[954885][1005327] However, others see the proposal as a necessary step to address the maldistribution of resources at the NIH.[1005327] A recent report by NIH staffers, known as the Bethesda Declaration, outlines nine main concerns and proposed solutions.[954885] The report highlights the need for a more equitable distribution of funding and resources at the NIH.[954885]