NIH Closes Doors for Secret Grant Reviews in June
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. These meetings affect researchers applying for funding in brain, behavior, and imaging sciences, keeping sensitive info private. No new costs or timing changes are announced, but these reviews are key steps in funding important science projects.
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Closed virtual grant review dates
If you applied for NIH grants to the listed study sections, your applications will be reviewed and evaluated in closed virtual meetings on the specific dates in June 2026 (for example, June 4-5, June 8-9, June 9-10, June 11, June 12, and June 17-18, 2026). The notice lists the named study sections and times for each meeting.
Applicant confidentiality protected
The meetings will be closed to the public 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 about individuals associated with grant applications. This closure means sensitive application details and personal data discussed in these June 2026 virtual meetings will not be publicly disclosed.
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