Genome Institute Seals April Meetings for Confidential Grant Decisions
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding two closed meetings on April 4, 2025, to review and decide on grant applications. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info of applicants. Scientists and innovators applying for funding should note these important review dates, which could impact future research support.
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SBIR–STTR Grant Review Scheduled
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a closed SBIR–STTR special emphasis panel on April 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate SBIR–STTR grant applications. If you are a small business or innovator applying for SBIR/STTR funding, this is the scheduled date when your application will be considered and could affect future research support.
ELSI Grant Review Meeting (Closed)
The National Human Genome Research Institute will hold a closed Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) special emphasis panel on April 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to review and evaluate ELSI grant applications in a virtual meeting format. Scientists and other applicants should note this review date because it is when their applications will be evaluated and could affect future research support.
Applicant Confidentiality Protected in Reviews
The meetings will be 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 in grant applications. If you apply for NHGRI funding, your commercial and personal information discussed at these review meetings will be kept private.
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