NIH Hides Away to Judge Mental Health Grant Applications
Published Date: 1/14/2026
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding two closed virtual meetings in February 2026 to review important grant applications related to mental health and small business medical research. These meetings keep sensitive info private to protect ideas and personal details. Scientists and small businesses applying for grants should note these dates as part of the funding review process.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Closed review for mental health grants
On February 5, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (virtual), the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed meeting of the Psychopathology, Addictions and Sleep Disorders panel to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.
Closed review for small-business medical grants
On February 13, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (virtual), the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed Special Emphasis Panel titled 'Small Business: Gastroenterology and Hepatology' to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to prevent disclosure of confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal data of applicants.
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