NIH's Secret Bioengineering Huddle: No Peeking Allowed!
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a secret virtual meeting on June 4, 2025, to review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info private. No money changes hands during the meeting, but it’s a key step in deciding who gets research support.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Closed NIH Grant Review Meeting
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering will hold a closed virtual meeting on June 4, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. This meeting is a key step in deciding who gets NIH research support; no money changes hands during the meeting.
Confidentiality Protections for Applicants
The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to avoid disclosing confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of individuals associated with grant applications. This keeps applicants' sensitive technical and personal details private during the review.
Opportunity to File Written Comments
Interested persons may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed contact person, including their name, address, telephone number, and business or professional affiliation. The notice provides the contact person (Anna Taylor, Ph.D.) and the Institute webpage where an agenda and additional information will be posted when available.
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