NIH Locks Doors for Grant Reviews in June
Published Date: 4/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which science projects get funding. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or new costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Closed virtual grant review meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold closed virtual meetings on June 10-11, June 12-13, and June 17-18, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. You cannot attend these meetings because they are closed to the public, and the notice says they do not create new costs.
Applicant confidentiality protections
The meetings will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information in grant applications. This protects applicants' proprietary information and personal data during the review process.
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