RTI International, one of the Triangle’s largest employers, is laying off 525 U.S. employees in North Carolina due to uncertainty in federal funding.
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The Bigger Picture
- Since the federal budget cuts, RTI has laid off more than 500 employees.
- The nonprofit, which was founded by Duke, UNC, and NC State, has long relied on federal research funding, receiving $2.3 billion from USAID between 2013-2022.
- USAID’s budget has been significantly reduced, affecting other research nonprofits like FHI 360, which also…