NIH Locks Doors for Secret Grant Reviews on Translational Science
Published Date: 7/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is holding a private meeting on August 19, 2025, to review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details safe. No public attendance is allowed, but people can send written comments before the meeting.
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Advisory Meeting Closed to Public
If you are a researcher or applicant seeking grant funding, you cannot attend the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Advisory Council meeting in person on August 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public and will be held as a Video Assisted Meeting at NCI Shady Grove, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20892.
Grant Application Confidentiality Protected
Grant applications and discussions at the meeting are closed under Title 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 protects sensitive application details from public disclosure during the August 19, 2025 review.
Written Comments Allowed Before Meeting
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the contact person listed for the meeting; statements should include your name, address, telephone number and, when applicable, your business or professional affiliation. The contact person is Anna L. Ramsey-Ewing, Ph.D., Executive Secretary, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E454, Rockville, MD 20850, phone (301) 435-0809, email [email protected].
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