NIH Locks Doors for Secret Genome Grant Discussions
Published Date: 4/1/2025
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Summary
The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding a private virtual meeting on May 9, 2025, to review grant applications related to inherited disease research. This meeting is closed to protect sensitive information like trade secrets and personal details. Researchers applying for grants should note this important step in the funding process, which helps decide who gets money for their projects.
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Closed grant review meeting for researchers
If you are a researcher applying for inherited disease research grants, the Center for Inherited Disease Research Access Committee will hold a closed virtual meeting on May 9, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information, and it is a formal step that helps decide who receives grant funding.
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