More NIH Closed Doors for Grant Gossip Sessions
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2025 to review and decide on important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets research funding. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions.
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Closed virtual NIH grant review panels
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings on April 1; April 3-4; April 7-8; April 17-18; April 23-24; and April 29-30, 2025 (generally 8:00/9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to review and evaluate grant applications. If you are a scientist or researcher applying for NIH grants, these are the scheduled panel review dates you should note because they are when applications are reviewed.
Confidentiality protection for applicants
The meetings will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because grant applications and discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This closure protects applicants' commercial and personal information during the review process.
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