Behind Closed Screens: More NIH Grant Huddles in June
Published Date: 5/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in late June 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which research projects get funding. Scientists applying for grants and the research community should note these important review dates that impact funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NIH closed virtual grant review week
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold multiple closed virtual meetings June 23–27, 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. If you are a scientist or applicant, these review dates affect which research projects receive funding.
Small business grant panel review dates
The Center for Scientific Review will hold the Small Business: Kidney and Urological Sciences panel as a closed virtual meeting on June 26–27, 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. If you are a small business applying to this NIH panel, your application will be considered on those dates.
Applicant confidentiality protected
The meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information of individuals associated with grant applications. This keeps applicants' proprietary and personal information from being publicly disclosed during the June 2025 review meetings.
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