Drug Agency Holds Mystery Meetings, Tells Public Nothing
Published Date: 1/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding two secret virtual meetings in February 2025 to review grant applications for drug abuse research and career training. These closed meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding to fight addiction and related health issues. Researchers and applicants should note these important review dates as they impact future funding opportunities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Feb 20 Closed Virtual Grant Review
If you applied for NIDA research grants related to delivery of pharmacological, gene editing, or other cargoes for HIV and substance use disorders, your applications will be reviewed in a closed virtual meeting on February 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information.
Feb 28 Closed Career Development Review
If you applied for NIDA career development, education, or training awards (CFDA programs 93.277, 93.278, 93.279), your applications will be reviewed in a closed virtual meeting on February 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential and personal information.
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