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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Nonprofit research institute RTI International today announced temporary layoffs for 226 U.S. staff, including 61 in North Carolina, due to the ongoing pause on U.S. foreign assistance. As of today, the length of these staffing changes is unknown.
“RTI deeply values every staff member,” said RTI President and CEO Tim J. Gabel. “The projects our international development staff implement provide essential contributions that support America’s leadership in creating a more prosperous, safe, secure and resilient world. Our work would not be possible without staff's incredible expertise and commitment.”
Through the power of partnerships, and the support of and engagement with public and private leaders, RTI has grown to provide research, technical and development expertise to governments, businesses and other partners. Annually, the institute tackles nearly 4,000 projects on behalf of more than 1,100 clients who demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach.
“RTI remains dedicated to implementing efficient and effective foreign assistance programs that support the goals and priorities of all our clients, including the U.S. federal government," said Paul Weisenfeld, RTI executive vice president for international development. “We are committed to making a positive impact on the wellbeing of people through science-based solutions.”
The first tenant in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, RTI was formed as “Research Triangle Institute” in 1958 by Triangle-area universities and government and business leaders as an economic development cornerstone in the state. Today, RTI is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research institutes.
