National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is holding a meeting on June 2, 2026, that’s partly open to the public and partly closed to protect private info about grant applications. Researchers and the public can join the open session online or in person, while the closed session will review important funding decisions. This meeting helps decide who gets money to study arthritis and related diseases, shaping future research and treatments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Public Open Session and Videocast
You can attend the open part of the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Advisory Council meeting on June 2, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in person at NIH Building 31 (31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892) or watch the videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov/. Registration is not required for the open portion.
Closed Session to Review Grant Applications
On June 2, 2026, from 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the council will meet in closed session to review and evaluate grant applications; discussions may disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information and will be closed to protect that information. This closed review is part of deciding who receives research funding for arthritis and related diseases.
On‑site Security and Visitor ID Procedures
If you come to the NIH campus for the meeting, NIH security procedures require visitors to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver's license, or passport) and state the purpose of their visit; all visitor vehicles will be inspected before being allowed on campus.
Reasonable Accommodations Available
If you need special assistance to attend the open session (for example, sign language interpretation), you should notify the Contact Person in advance so NIH can provide reasonable accommodations for the June 2, 2026 meeting.
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