Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based RTI International, a nonprofit organization providing research and technical services to government and private organizations has announced another reduction in force attributable to changes in government funding.
The personnel realignment will impact 150 employees, including more than 80 in North Carolina.
A company spokesperson noted, "As we adapt to evolving federal priorities, additional workforce changes may be necessary in the coming weeks to ensure RTI's long-term stability and impact. We are committed to supporting both our departing and remaining staff during this transition. RTI remains focused on advancing technical solutions and data-driven research that contribute to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation and world."
According to published reports, "RTI International stands to lose millions through the Trump administration’s gutting of U.S. Agency for International Development and cuts to funding and grant reviews at the National Institutes of Health."
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