Mental Health Funding Decisions Locked Behind NIH Doors
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Mental Health is holding a private virtual meeting on April 29-30, 2025, to review and decide on grant applications for mental health research. This meeting affects researchers applying for funding and keeps sensitive info safe. It’s a key step in deciding who gets money to support new mental health projects.
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Closed SBIR/STTR Grant Review
If you applied for an SBIR or STTR mental health research grant, the National Institute of Mental Health will hold a closed virtual meeting to review and evaluate grant applications on April 29-30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The agenda is to review and evaluate grant applications at the Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852.
Confidentiality of Applications Protected
The meeting will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), or personal information about individuals associated with the grant applications. The closure is intended to prevent unwarranted invasions of privacy and protect sensitive applicant information during the April 29-30, 2025 virtual meeting.
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