Brain Research Funding Meeting: Watch Online May 14-15
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is holding a public meeting on May 14-15, 2025, to share updates and review grant applications. Researchers and organizations applying for funding will be affected, as some discussions about grants will be private to protect sensitive info. The open session will be streamed online, making it easy for anyone interested to watch without traveling.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Open Session Streamed Online
You can watch the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke open meeting session online on May 14, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The open session will be videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov so you do not need to travel to Rockville, MD to view it.
Grant Reviews Held Privately
Researchers and organizations applying for NINDS funding should know that grant applications will be reviewed in a closed session on May 15, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting is closed because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information that will not be publicly released.
You May File Written Comments
Anyone interested may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the contact person at least 10 days before the meeting; include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, your business or professional affiliation.
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