NIH Seals Virtual Doors for Biomedical Grant Reviews
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 2025 to review important grant applications for biomedical research centers. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding to boost medical science. Researchers applying for these grants should watch the dates closely, as these reviews impact who gets money to fuel new discoveries.
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Closed COBRE Phase 1 grant reviews
If you are a researcher applying for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 grants, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences will hold closed virtual review meetings on July 15-16, July 17-18, and July 24-25, 2025. These meetings are closed to the public and will review and evaluate grant applications while protecting confidential trade secrets and personal information.
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