NIGMS Hosts Virtual Meeting on Medical Research Grants
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding a virtual public meeting on May 22, 2025, to discuss research programs and review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers and organizations seeking funding, with some sessions open to everyone and others closed to protect privacy and trade secrets. If you want to join or send comments, act fast—deadlines for requests and input are just days before the meeting!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Open Virtual Session Is Publicly Streamed
The meeting's open session on May 22, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) is virtual and open to the public and will be videocast with closed captions on the NIH Videocasting website. If you want to view the open session, you can access the videocast online during that time.
Grant Reviews Held in Closed Session
On May 22, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Council will be closed to the public to review and evaluate grant applications because discussions may disclose confidential trade secrets or personal information. This protects applicants' confidential commercial information and personal data during review.
Fast Deadlines to Request Accommodations or Comment
If you need special assistance (for example, sign language) you must submit a request at least 5 days before the event. Members of the public who want to provide written comments must email them at least 3 days before the May 22, 2025 meeting.
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