NIH Closes Doors on Virtual Cancer and Brain Grant Reviews
Published Date: 3/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2026 to review important grant applications related to cancer, brain health, and drug abuse research. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which projects get funding. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
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Closed NIH Grant Review Meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings on April 15 and April 15-16, 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications for topics including cancer biomarkers, neurodevelopment and brain health, addiction research, infectious disease, and related fields. These meetings are closed to the public to protect trade secrets and personal information, they influence which research projects receive NIH funding, and the notice says they do not involve public attendance or extra costs.
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