NIH Closes Doors on February Grant Review Zoom Calls
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding private virtual meetings in February 2026 to review important grant applications. These closed sessions protect sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details. Scientists applying for funding should note these dates as they impact which projects get support and when decisions happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NIH Grant Review Meetings Scheduled
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold virtual, closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications on February 18-19, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and February 20, 2026 (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). Scientists applying for funding should note these dates because the meetings determine which projects get support and when decisions happen.
Confidentiality Protections for Applications
The meetings will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information about individuals associated with grant applications. This protects applicants' proprietary information and personal privacy during the review process.
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