Another Round of Closed NIH Grant Review Meetings
Published Date: 6/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in late July 2025 to review important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets research funding. Scientists and small businesses applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Closed NIH Grant Review Meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold multiple closed virtual meetings on July 28–31, 2025 (example dates include July 28; July 29–30; July 30–31) to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6), so you cannot attend, and the notice states there are no extra costs for public attendance.
Small-Business Panels on July 29
On July 29, 2025, the Center for Scientific Review will hold at least two Small Business Special Emphasis Panel reviews (Microbial and Autoimmune Diagnostics; Addressing Challenges in Detecting New Drugs) as virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications. Small businesses that submitted applications for those topics should note July 29, 2025 as the review date; the meetings are closed to the public.
Confidentiality Protections for Applicants
The notice says discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information, so meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect that information during grant reviews in late July 2025. If you applied for NIH grants, your trade secrets and personal data are being protected during these virtual review meetings.
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