Sunshine Act Goes Dark for Secret Science Cash
Published Date: 6/30/2025
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Summary
The National Science Board is holding a closed video meeting on June 26, 2025, to discuss and vote on a big research funding award. This affects scientists and research centers waiting for Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Program support. The meeting is quick, official, and could impact where millions in research money go next.
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NSB Vote on Mid-scale Research Award
The National Science Board will hold a closed videoconference on June 26, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss and vote on a Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Program award. You are affected if you are a scientist or a research center waiting for Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Program support because this meeting decides that award.
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