Hidden Health Grants: NIH's Secret Diabetes Funding Powwow
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding secret virtual meetings in May 2025 to review grant applications. These closed sessions protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which research projects get funding. Scientists applying for grants in diabetes, HIV, and obesity research should watch for updates, as these reviews impact who gets money and when.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed virtual grant review meetings
If you are a scientist applying for NIH grants in NIDDK research areas, the Institute will hold closed virtual meetings to review grant applications on May 6, 2025 (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.), May 8, 2025 (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and May 14, 2025 (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.). The panels listed include PAR22-069 (High Impact Interdisciplinary Science), an HIV pathogenesis panel, and a Time-Sensitive Obesity Review; each meeting’s agenda is to review and evaluate grant applications.
Applicant confidentiality protected
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, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information tied to grant applications. If you submit an application, the review discussions on the listed dates will be conducted in closed session to safeguard that information.
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