NIH Locks Doors on Grant Reviews – Secrets Stay Secret
Published Date: 3/26/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding a closed virtual meeting on April 14, 2025, to review special grant applications for small business and scientific events. This meeting affects researchers and small businesses seeking funding, as their confidential info will be carefully protected. No public access means the review process stays private and secure, helping decide who gets research money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Closed SBIR/STTR Review Protects Small Businesses
On April 14, 2025, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences will hold a closed virtual meeting from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to review SBIR/STTR applications and Scientific Meetings & Conferences award applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) so confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and commercial information from small businesses will be protected during the review.
Closed Grant Review Affects Researchers' Applications
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will hold a closed, virtual review on April 14, 2025, to evaluate grant applications for scientific meetings and awards. Because the meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6), personal information about individuals associated with applications will be kept private during the review.
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