NIH Closes Doors for Secret Grant Reviews on Heart Diseases
Published Date: 4/21/2026
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on April 28, 2026, to review grant applications focused on heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. This meeting affects researchers applying for funding and keeps sensitive info private. No money changes are announced, but the review helps decide who gets research grants.
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Closed NIH Grant Review for HLBS Research
If you are a researcher applying for NIH funding on heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS) diseases, the Center for Scientific Review will hold a virtual, closed meeting on April 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. This review helps decide who receives research grants.
Confidentiality Protections for Applicants
If you apply for these NIH grants, the meeting will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to prevent disclosure of confidential trade secrets, patentable material, commercial property, and personal information. The closure is intended to protect applicants' sensitive information during the April 28, 2026 virtual review.
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