NIH Sets Closed Doors for Research Grant Evaluations
Published Date: 6/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in late July 2025 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding to advance health science. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Panels Will Decide Funding on Specific Dates
Several NIH study sections will meet virtually on July 23-24, 2025 (times vary by panel) to review and evaluate grant applications. If you applied to NIH programs covered by these panels, those meetings are when reviewers will evaluate your application and help determine who receives funding.
NIH Grant Review Meetings Closed
The NIH Center for Scientific Review is holding virtual grant review meetings on July 23-24, 2025 that are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6). You cannot attend these meetings in person or as a member of the public; the panels will review and evaluate grant applications on those dates.
Confidential Trade Secrets Protected
The notice states the grant applications could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information, so the meetings are closed to prevent disclosure under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6). If you are an applicant, your proprietary information and personal data are being protected during these reviews.
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