Closed Doors for Deafness Research: NIH's Quiet Grant Review Underway
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding a virtual meeting on May 9, 2025, to review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding for projects related to hearing and communication disorders. The discussions are private to protect sensitive information, and no direct money changes are announced, but grant decisions could impact future funding.
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NIDCD grant review meeting May 9
If you are a researcher seeking NIH grant funding for hearing or communication disorders, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will hold a virtual meeting on May 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential and personal information; no immediate funding changes are announced, but the council's grant decisions could affect future funding for your project.
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