Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
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The National Institutes of Health is announcing closed meetings for the review of grant applications. These meetings will discuss confidential information, protecting personal privacy and intellectual property. They will be held virtually and are closed to the public.
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Key Changes
- Meetings closed to public
- Protects trade secrets and personal information
- Focus on NIH grant applications
Obligations
What this law requires
Scientific Review Officers must conduct grant application reviews in compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions to ensure closed meetings protect confidential information.
Meetings regarding grant applications shall be closed to the public to protect personal privacy and intellectual property.
Examine and protect confidential trade secrets and commercial property during the evaluation of grant applications.
Ensure no discussions take place that could lead to a disclosure of personal information of individuals associated with grant applications.