NIH Brainiacs Meet in Secret to Fund Neuro Research
Published Date: 9/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in November 2025 to review and decide on important brain and neuroscience research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding. Scientists and research teams applying for grants should note these dates as they impact who gets money for cool new discoveries.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Small-Business Grant Panels Meet in November
Several NIH special emphasis panels labeled “Small Business” will meet virtually on November 12–14, 2025 to review and evaluate small business grant applications (examples include Health Services and Systems; Instrumentation, Environmental, and Occupational Safety; Cardiovascular and Surgical Devices; Therapeutic Development for ADRD). These meetings help decide which small businesses receive NIH funding.
Fellowship Applications Reviewed in November
NIH special emphasis panels for fellowships (for example, Biophysical, Physiological, Pharmacological and Bioengineering Neuroscience and Vision; Musculoskeletal, Skin and Oral Sciences) will meet virtually on November 12–13, 2025 to review and evaluate fellowship grant applications. These reviews determine which trainees or fellows receive fellowship support.
Closed Reviews Protect Applicant Privacy
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold closed virtual meetings in November 2025 (November 12–14) to review grant applications. The meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.
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