NIH Locks Doors for Secret Grant Review Sessions
Published Date: 5/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in May and June 2026 to review and evaluate important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers waiting on funding decisions. No changes to process or money are announced, but the dates are set for key grant reviews.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grant Reviews Closed to Public
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold closed virtual meetings to review grant applications under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information of individuals associated with applications.
Dates and Virtual Format for Grant Reviews
The Center scheduled virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications on May 22, 2026 (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.); June 10, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.); June 11, 2026 (multiple sessions starting 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and ending up to 6:30 p.m.); and June 11-12, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
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