Scientists Hold Secret Meetings to Decide Research Funding
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on December 19, 2025, to review important cancer research grant applications. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information like personal details and trade secrets. Researchers and grant applicants should note this schedule as it impacts funding decisions for upcoming projects.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Closed review of cancer grant applications
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on December 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate cancer research grant applications. If you are a researcher or grant applicant, this meeting is part of the process that affects funding decisions for upcoming projects.
Applicant confidentiality protections enforced
The meeting will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of individuals on grant applications. This keeps sensitive commercial and personal details private during the review.
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