NIH's MIRA Grants Face Secret January Scrutiny
Published Date: 12/3/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH will hold closed virtual meetings on January 29-30, 2026, to review important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, so the public can’t attend. Scientists applying for the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) should note this review could impact funding decisions soon.
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MIRA Grant Review — Closed Virtual Meeting
If you are a scientist applying for the Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA), NIH will hold closed virtual meetings on January 29–30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meetings are closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information, and these reviews could affect upcoming funding decisions for MIRA applicants.
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