NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH ESTIMATED INCREASES IN 1972 BUDGET REQUEST REQUIRED TO MEET 1971 PROGRAM LEVEL

1 Computations reflect estimated cost of living increases for all activities.

RATIONALE FOR CUTBACK IN FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING

Mr. PATTEN. On the second point, we should have a good, complete statement regarding the cutback of the fellowship and training programs. It should include statistics comparing 1971 with the 1972 budget, and a narrative setting forth the rationale behind this basic revision, and what you believe the effects will be.

Dr. SHERMAN. Yes, sir, we will provide that for the record. (The information that was submitted follows:)

COMPARISON OF 1971 APPROPRIATION WITH 1972 BUDGET-FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS [In thousands of dollars]

1 Includes $5,021,000 program decrease to return to the 1971 requested level and $2,000,000 decrease in National Institute of General Medical Sciences predoctoral program.

2 Includes $6,641,000 proposed transfer for pay increases and $800,000 reprogramed by the National Heart and Lung Institute.

The fellowship reduction will be spread across 10 appropriations and it is estimated that it will result in a reduction of 219 predoctoral fellowships and of 591 in other types of fellowships. It is estimated that there will be a reduction of 121 training grants between 1971 and 1972 resulting from increased costs. The transfer of $23 million to Health Manpower reflects the decision to transfer the salary portion of the grant and does not affect the number of grants.

Built-in-Increases--These increases will provide: $34,000 for annualization of 1971 pay increase; $4,000 for the extra day of pay; $11,000 for withingrade pay increases in 1972; and $1,000 for increased cost in 1972 of using the Federal Telecommunications system.

Program Decreases--The decrease of $338,000 reflects a reduction of 43

International Postdoctoral Fellowships. The decrease of $80,000 results from reduced program operations in the International Center.