Mental Health Grants Face Private NIH Scrutiny in April
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Mental Health is holding a private virtual meeting on April 22-23, 2025, to review and decide on mental health research grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info safe. It’s a key step in choosing who gets money to improve mental health treatments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NIMH Grant Review Meeting Held
The National Institute of Mental Health will hold a virtual, closed meeting on April 22-23, 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to review and evaluate mental health research grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding because it is a formal step in deciding who receives research grants to support mental health treatments.
Applicant Confidentiality Protected
The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) on April 22-23, 2025 to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information in grant applications. This keeps sensitive commercial and personal information of applicants private during the review process.
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