Hidden NIH Talks: Battling Drugs and HIV with Grants
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding two secret virtual meetings in April 2025 to review grant applications for new treatments and research on drug use and HIV. These closed meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding. Scientists and organizations applying for grants should watch for these important review dates that could impact future research money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed NIH Review: Device Treatments Grants
Researchers and organizations applying for NIH grants should note a closed virtual meeting on April 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel on Device-Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders will review and evaluate grant applications; the meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect trade secrets and personal information.
Closed NIH Review: Stimulants and HIV Grants
Researchers and organizations applying for NIH grants should note a closed virtual meeting on April 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel on Stimulants and HIV will review and evaluate grant applications; the meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect trade secrets and personal information.
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