Brain Scientists Hold Secret Meeting, Tell Public Absolutely Nothing
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding a private virtual meeting on February 3-4, 2025, to review important grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding for brain and nerve disorder studies, ensuring their ideas stay safe and confidential. No public access or money changes are involved, but this step helps decide who gets research support next.
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Closed NIH Grant Review Protects Applicants
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will hold a closed virtual meeting on February 3-4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants, and it helps decide who receives research support next.
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