Joint Pain in Private: NIH's Secret Skin and Bone Grant Sessions
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is holding two secret virtual meetings in April 2025 to review grant applications. These closed meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets research funding. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions for important health studies.
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