NIEHS Plans Hybrid Meeting to Review Research Grants
Published Date: 3/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is holding a hybrid meeting from May 4-6, 2025, where experts will review grant applications and discuss important research. The public can join some sessions online or in person, but some parts are private to protect personal info. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and helps decide who gets support for environmental health studies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Board reviews grant applications
From May 4-6, 2025, the Board of Scientific Counselors will review and evaluate individual grant applications and investigators for National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funding. These reviews help decide who receives support for environmental health research.
Hybrid public access to meeting sessions
Some meeting sessions on May 4-6, 2025 will be open to the public and can be accessed in person at Building 4401, Research Triangle Park, NC, or online through the NIH Videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov/. In-person attendance is limited to space available.
Closed sessions protect applicant privacy
Certain sessions (specified May 4-6, 2025) are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to review and evaluate individual grant applications and investigators in order to protect personal privacy and personnel qualifications.
On-site security and ID requirements
Visitors attending in person must follow NIH campus security procedures, including vehicle inspection and showing one form of identification (for example, government photo ID, driver's license, or passport) and stating the purpose of the visit.
Advance notice for special assistance
Individuals who need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the listed Contact Person in advance if they plan to attend the May 4-6, 2025 meeting.
Public may submit written comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the Contact Person; the statement should include name, address, telephone, and business or professional affiliation when applicable.
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