Heart Institute Gathers for Grant Reviews and Policy Talks
Published Date: 9/11/2025
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Summary
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is holding a public meeting on October 29, 2025, to discuss important health program policies and review grant applications. Researchers and organizations applying for funding will be affected, as some parts of the meeting will be private to protect sensitive information. Anyone interested can watch the open session online or even request to speak if they act fast!
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Open Session Is Webcast and Public
You can watch the open session of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council meeting online via the NHLBI videocast. The open session is on October 29, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and registration is not required to attend the open portion in person.
Closed Session Protects Grant Applicant Data
A closed session will be held October 29, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The closed session is to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.
How to Request to Speak at Meeting
If you want to present oral comments, you must notify the Contact Person at least 10 days before the October 29, 2025 meeting and submit a letter of intent with a short description. Only one representative per organization may speak, presentations may be limited to five minutes, and printed and electronic copies are requested.
Written Comments May Be Submitted
Anyone may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the Contact Person. The statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, business or professional affiliation.
On-Campus Security and ID Rules for Visitors
Visitors attending the in-person meeting at NIH must follow NIH visitor security procedures, including showing one form of ID and having visitor vehicles inspected before campus entry. The NIH security procedures webpage provides details for entrance to on-campus and off-campus facilities.
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