2025-21354Notice

NIH Locks Doors Again for Routine Grant Peeks

Published Date: 11/28/2025

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Summary

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 29-30, 2026, to review important grant applications. These meetings keep sensitive info private, protecting researchers’ ideas and personal details. Scientists applying for funding should note this review could impact which projects get money next year.

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Closed NIH Grant Review May Affect Funding

The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on January 29-30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information, and scientists who apply for NIH funding should note this review could affect which projects get money next year.

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11/28/2025
1/29/2026

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