2025-09271Notice

NIH Hides Grant Drama Behind Closed Virtual Doors in June

Published Date: 5/23/2025

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Summary

The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers and small businesses seeking funding. No new changes or costs are announced, but the dates and times are set for important grant decisions.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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NIH Closed Grant Review Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings on June 20, 2025 and June 24–26, 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. The meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. This affects researchers and businesses that have submitted NIH grant applications.

Small-Business Panels Scheduled in June

NIH Special Emphasis Panels specifically for small business topics will meet: 'Small Business: Biomarkers, Diagnostics and Disease Therapy' on June 24–25, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and 'Small Business: Biobehavioral Processes' on June 25–26, 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). These virtual meetings will review and evaluate grant applications from small businesses seeking NIH funding.

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5/23/2025
6/20/2025

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