NIH Locks Doors for Secret Grant Gossip on Brain Aging
Published Date: 5/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and decide on grant applications related to aging, genetics, neurodegeneration, and pediatric critical care. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve new costs or changes to the process.
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Closed NIH grant review schedule
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings between June 11 and June 18, 2026 to review grant applications in areas such as aging, genetics, neurodegeneration, pediatric critical care, cancer, and heart/lung training grants. If you are a researcher who applied for these grants, note these dates because they affect when funding decisions are made.
Protection of trade secrets and privacy
The meetings will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information tied to grant applications. This closure is intended to prevent an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and the disclosure of proprietary information from applicants.
No new costs or process changes
The notice states these meetings affect funding decisions but do not introduce new costs or change the grant review process. Applicants should expect the usual review procedures to be followed on the listed June 2026 dates.
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