The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will hold a special closed meeting on March 11, 2021, to review grant applications for the Pathway to Independence Award K99/R00. This meeting will be virtual and closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. The meeting is organized in accordance with federal regulations, and Brian R. Pike, Ph.D., will serve as the Scientific Review Officer. The notice was filed under the Federal Register on February 3, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is having a secret online meeting on March 11, 2021, to look at special money requests for scientists wanting to do important research, and they are keeping it private so they don't accidentally share any secrets or private information.