NIGMS Schedules Hybrid Grant Review Meeting
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding a partly closed virtual meeting on March 18, 2026, to finish reviewing grant applications and discuss important programs. Scientists and grant applicants are affected since some discussions will be private to protect personal and business info. The open session is free and accessible online, making it easy for anyone interested to join and stay informed.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Open Session Is Free and Virtual
You can watch the open portion of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences council meeting for free online on March 18, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The open session will be videocast, closed captioned, and registration is not required to attend.
Requests for Special Assistance
If you need sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations to view the virtual meeting, you must submit a request via the NIGMS contact link at least 5 days before the event. The open session will also be closed captioned and can be accessed from the NIH Videocasting website.
Closed Session Protects Grant Privacy
On March 18, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the meeting will be closed to review grant applications and to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information of individuals associated with the applications. This means scientists and grant applicants will have certain discussions held privately to prevent disclosure of sensitive business or personal details.
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