Scientists Hold Secret Meetings, Won't Tell You Why
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2026, to review important cancer research grant applications. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. Researchers applying for grants and the NIH budget could be affected, but no new costs or deadlines are announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Grant Review Meetings Closed to Public
The National Institutes of Health is holding a closed, virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2026 (09:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to review and evaluate cancer research grant applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information, so the public cannot attend or observe.
No New Costs or Deadlines Announced
The notice states that no new costs or application deadlines are announced in connection with the January 7-8, 2026 grant review meeting. Researchers applying for grants should not expect additional fees or new submission deadlines from this meeting notice.
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