Obesity Research Grants Face Secret Scrutiny in NIH's Virtual Hideout Meeting
Published Date: 12/9/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 14-15, 2026, to review grant applications for nutrition and obesity research. This affects researchers applying for funding, as their confidential info will be carefully protected. No changes to funding or timing are announced, but the meeting ensures fair and private evaluation of important health research projects.
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Closed NIH Grant Review Meeting
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on January 14-15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications for NIDDK Nutrition Obesity Research Centers. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), and confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information in applications will be protected. This directly affects researchers applying for funding because their application materials will be reviewed privately.
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