2025-21872Notice

NIH Hides Away to Judge Alzheimer's Research Grant Applications

Published Date: 12/3/2025

Notice

Summary

The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 27-28, 2026, to review grant applications focused on Alzheimer's and related brain diseases. These meetings are private to protect secret research ideas and personal info. Scientists and small businesses applying for grants should note this important review session, which helps decide who gets funding.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Closed Grant Review for ADRD Small Business

The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a virtual, closed meeting on January 27–28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to review grant applications for Small Business: Therapeutic Development for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and Neurodegenerative Disorders. Scientists and small businesses applying for these grants should note this review session because it will evaluate and help decide who receives funding.

Confidentiality Protection for Applicants

The meeting will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (like patentable material), and personal information in the grant applications. If you apply, these protections mean your trade secrets and personal data discussed at the review are not open to public disclosure.

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12/3/2025
1/27/2026

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