NIH Gathers for Research Grants: Business as Usual
Published Date: 5/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding a hybrid meeting on May 29, 2025, where they’ll discuss important health research updates and review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers and organizations applying for NIH funding, with some parts open to the public and others private to protect sensitive info. If you want to watch or share your thoughts, there’s a chance to join online or send comments before the meeting.
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Public can watch and comment
You can watch the NIH Council of Councils meeting on May 29, 2025 via the NIH Videocasting website. Any interested person may also file written comments with the committee before the meeting by sending a statement with your name, address, phone number, and affiliation to the listed contact person.
Grant reviews closed to protect confidentiality
The Council will close the meeting from 12:15 p.m. to 01:15 p.m. on May 29, 2025 to review grant applications. That closed session is to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information about applicants.
Accommodations available for virtual viewers
If you plan to view the virtual meeting on May 29, 2025 and need special assistance or other reasonable accommodations, you should notify the contact person listed in advance (Franziska Grieder, phone 301-435-0744, email provided).
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