Scientists Schedule Second Secret Meeting of the Day
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in January 2026 to review important grant applications about addiction, HIV, vaccines, and cancer treatments. These meetings keep sensitive info private to protect ideas and personal details. Researchers and small businesses applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Confidentiality of applications and personal data
The meetings will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because grant discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information. The closure is intended to protect applicants' proprietary information and personal privacy.
Closed NIH grant review meetings in January
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold multiple closed meetings in January 2026 (January 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 23, 27, 27-28, and 29) to review and evaluate grant applications on topics such as addiction, HIV, vaccines, mental health, UG3 mechanisms, and biomedical devices. These meetings are closed to the public and are specifically listed with dates and times in the notice.
Dedicated small-business review panels scheduled
The notice lists dedicated Small Business Special Emphasis Panels on January 13, 2026 (Vaccines Against Infectious Diseases), January 14, 2026 (Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy), January 27, 2026 (Biomaterials, Delivery, and Nanotechnology), and January 27-28, 2026 (Medical Imaging, Cardiovascular and Surgical Devices, Biomedical Sensing). If you are a small business applying in these areas, your applications are scheduled for review on those dates.
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