[KennyBlanken]

So, if you're complaining about this in an HN comment, that means you reported it to the NIH, right? Because "kickbacks" are not a common thing, friend.

[justin66]

> Because "kickbacks" are not a common thing, friend.

cue the audience laughter

[exmadscientist]

This behavior is known to all parties. It's openly advertised and discussed by the admin office people.

[lostlogin]

You don’t think so?

It sounds like something that would happen. Where I was there were complex arrangements to avoid breaking grant rules while also spending every last cent.