Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed meetings in February 2025 to review and decide on important health research grant applications. These meetings affect scientists and researchers applying for funding, and they keep sensitive info private to protect ideas and personal details. Some meetings will be in person, others online, ensuring timely and fair grant reviews without public access.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed NIH Grant Review Meetings
If you are a scientist or researcher applying for NIH funding, the Center for Scientific Review will hold closed meetings on February 13-14, 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications for multiple study sections. These meetings determine decisions on health research grant applications for those study sections.
Protection of Confidential Research Information
These meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information about individuals associated with grant applications. If you submit an application, the meetings are designed to keep your trade secrets and personal details private.
In-Person and Virtual Meeting Formats
Some listed study section meetings will be held in person (for example at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC) and others will be virtual on February 13-14, 2025. The notice states that using both in-person and virtual formats is intended to ensure timely and fair grant reviews without public access.
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