Brain Research Grants Get Secret Virtual Review by NIH Experts
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding two secret virtual meetings on April 10, 2025, to review important grant applications. These closed sessions protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding to advance brain research. Scientists and companies applying for grants should watch for results soon, as these decisions impact future neurological studies and funding.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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U24 Cooperative Agreement Review Scheduled
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will hold a virtual Special Emphasis Panel to review and evaluate NINDS Cell & Data Repository (U24) cooperative agreement applications on April 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you applied to this U24 opportunity, this meeting is when reviewers will evaluate your application; contact Joel A. Saydoff, Ph.D. for questions.
SBIR‑STTR Grant Panel Meeting
The NINDS SBIR‑STTR Special Emphasis Panel will meet virtually on April 10, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate SBIR and STTR grant applications. Small businesses or companies that submitted SBIR/STTR applications should note this review date and may contact Tatiana Pasternak, Ph.D. for more information.
Closed Reviews Protect Applicant Secrets
The meetings on April 10, 2025 are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information in grant applications. This means information you submit in an application may be kept private during evaluation to avoid disclosure of trade secrets or private personal data.
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