221 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/NIH Traffic & Engagement r/NIH Traffic & Engagement
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r/NIH Most Active Times When r/NIH Is Most Active
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r/NIH Flair Performance r/NIH Flair Performance
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r/NIH Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NIH
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nih | 78 (35.3%) | 98 | 12 |
| bhattacharya | 23 (10.4%) | 66 | 6 |
| research | 22 (9.9%) | 86 | 8 |
| jay | 20 (9.1%) | 45 | 5 |
| science | 17 (7.7%) | 130 | 11 |
| grants | 16 (7.2%) | 141 | 25 |
| trump | 16 (7.2%) | 197 | 11 |
| podcast | 14 (6.3%) | 42 | 4 |
| director | 13 (5.9%) | 163 | 10 |
| health | 12 (5.4%) | 79 | 7 |
r/NIH Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NIH
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 12 | 239 |
| statnews.com | 12 | 98 |
| science.org | 5 | 151 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 271 |
| nih.gov | 3 | 51 |
| politico.com | 3 | 74 |
r/NIH Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NIH
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Scientists ejected from diabetes conference for distributing journal reprints outside a room where NIH director had been scheduled to speak
Russ Vought is Destroying American Science
Washington Post: Diabetes researchers ejected from conference after criticizing White House.
White House reclassifies federal epidemiologists and other scientists from civil servants to ‘at-will’ hires
Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
Over 130 scientists warn: Damage to NIH will be irreversible
Censorship of research is a sign of fascism
NIH staff challenges: widespread burnout, brutal DOGE workforce shortages, heavy administrative loads, severe emotional exhaustion, the shame of Bhattacharya, existential mission failures because of MAHA politics
Rep. Andy Harris, benefactor of DEI, on DEI
Trump’s Dangerous Litmus Test for NIH Grants
r/NIH Audience Overlap r/NIH Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/NIH FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NIH
What's the best time to post on r/NIH?
Based on posting volume, r/NIH is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/NIH?
r/NIH averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NIH get?
Posts on r/NIH average about 79 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NIH get most?
On r/NIH, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts