2025-21249Notice

Scientists Hold Secret Meetings, Won't Tell You Why

Published Date: 11/26/2025

Notice

Summary

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on December 18, 2025, to review important grant applications that were delayed by a recent government shutdown. This meeting affects researchers waiting for funding decisions and helps keep critical health research on track without public access to protect privacy and trade secrets. The quick rescheduling ensures NIH can recommend funding on time, supporting vital biomedical studies.

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NIH grant review rescheduled Dec 18

If you are a researcher waiting for NIH grant funding, the Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on December 18, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review delayed grant applications after a 43-day government shutdown so evaluations can be submitted for timely funding recommendations.

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11/26/2025
12/18/2025

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