Cancer Grants Reviewed in Secret Virtual Huddle
Published Date: 4/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Cancer Institute’s advisory board is meeting privately on June 10, 2025, to review grant applications that involve sensitive information. This closed meeting affects researchers waiting on funding decisions and helps protect personal and commercial secrets. The virtual meeting keeps things secure while moving cancer research funding forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Private Grant Review for Researchers
On June 10, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the National Cancer Advisory Board will meet privately to review and evaluate grant applications. This affects researchers and applicants who are waiting on funding decisions because their applications will be considered at this closed meeting.
Protection of Confidential Trade Secrets
The meeting is closed because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information. Keeping the meeting closed protects private and commercial information of grant applicants from public disclosure.
Virtual Meeting Format for Security
The June 10, 2025 meeting will be held virtually. The virtual format is noted as a means to keep the meeting secure while conducting the review and evaluation of grant applications.
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