NIH's Secret Deafness Meeting: Shhh, No Peeking Allowed
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding a private virtual meeting on July 10, 2025, to review special grant applications for clinical research centers. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info safe. No public access means the grant review process stays fair and confidential.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Closed Virtual Grant Review
If you are a researcher applying for P50 Clinical Research Center grants, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will hold a closed virtual review on July 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public and will review and evaluate grant applications.
Confidentiality Protects Applicants’ Secrets
The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This protects proprietary and personal information of individuals associated with the grant applications during the review.
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