More secret reviews for aging study funding bids
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Aging is holding a private virtual meeting on April 8-9, 2025, to review special grant applications related to aging research. This meeting affects researchers applying for funding and keeps sensitive info safe. No public access or money changes are announced, but it’s a key step in deciding who gets research support.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed SBIR/STTR Grant Review Meeting
If you applied for a National Institute on Aging SBIR/STTR grant, your application will be reviewed in a closed virtual meeting on April 8-9, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), and discussions may disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information so those details will be kept private.
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