Feds Close Shop to Fund Diabetes and Kidney Quests
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a closed virtual meeting on April 28, 2025, to review important grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding for diabetes, digestive, kidney, and blood-related studies. No public access is allowed to protect private info and trade secrets, ensuring fair and secure funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed NIH Grant Review Meeting
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases will hold a closed virtual meeting on April 28, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications for diabetes, digestive, kidney, and blood-related research. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.
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