NIH Locks Doors for Secret Research Grant Review Meetings
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding two closed virtual meetings in February 2026 to review important health research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding. Researchers applying for fellowships and HIV-related studies should note these dates as they impact grant decisions and funding timelines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Fellowship Grant Reviews on Feb 5, 2026
If you applied for a health-related research fellowship, your grant application will be reviewed at a closed virtual meeting on February 5, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This review affects grant decisions and funding timelines for fellowship applicants.
HIV Comorbidities Grant Reviews on Feb 9, 2026
If you applied for HIV-related clinical or comorbidities research funding, your grant applications will be reviewed at a closed virtual meeting on February 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This review affects decisions about funding and the timing of any awards for those applications.
Meetings Closed to Protect Confidential Information
Both meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information. This closure is intended to keep applicants' proprietary information and personal data private during grant review.
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