NIH Closes Doors on Vaccine Grant Reviews for Privacy
Published Date: 4/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is holding a closed meeting from May 14-20, 2025, to review grant applications for small business projects in immunology and vaccine development. This meeting affects researchers and small businesses seeking funding and keeps sensitive info private. The review helps decide who gets money to fight diseases, with discussions happening online to keep things safe and efficient.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Small Business Grant Applications Reviewed
From May 14 through May 20, 2025, the NIAID will review grant applications for small business projects in applied immunology and vaccine development. If you are a small business owner or researcher who applied, this review determines who may receive NIH funding for those projects.
Applicant Confidentiality During Review
The meeting will be closed to the public and held May 14–20, 2025, so reviewers can discuss grant applications without disclosing confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. If you applied, this protects your proprietary information and personal data during the evaluation.
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