NIH Closes Doors on Translational Sciences Grant Reviews in April

2026-17899, Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Assurance (Interinstitutional, Foreign, and Domestic) and Annual Report (Office of the Director)

In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) in the Office of Extramural Research (OER) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

2026-17687, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in October 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, ensuring fair and confidential decisions. Scientists applying for grants in genetics, molecular sciences, oral health, and cancer research are the ones affected, with no direct cost changes announced.

2026-17438, Center For Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH's Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in late September 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers applying for funding. No direct money changes are announced, but these reviews decide who gets research grants.

2026-16683, Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Data Use Certification for the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Data Share Site

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the information collection requirement for the NIDA Data Share, the data use terms and conditions, and to request a progress report statement at the time of renewal. In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

2026-16544, Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research for the benefit of the public health.

2026-16440, NIH Owned Invention Available for License: Soluble Tissue Factor, a Novel Target, and Antibodies, for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis and Related Conditions

Scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have discovered a novel therapeutic, diagnostic and prognostic target for thrombosis: Soluble Tissue Factor (sTF). NCI has generated first-in- class antibodies and platform selectively neutralizing pathological coagulation while preserving normal hemostasis. This platform technology can be used to prevent, diagnose and treat pathological thrombosis caused by a variety of clinical conditions-including cancer, sepsis, infectious diseases (e.g., COVID), autoimmune disorders, trauma, heart conditions and inflammatory conditions. It offers a much more sensitive and specific test of thrombosis than the current D-dimer test. It may be applicable to any clinical condition which induces necroptosis, pyroptosis and NETtosis, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disease, ischemia-reperfusion and acute injuries, traumatic injuries, bacterial and viral infections, cardiovascular conditions, and atherosclerosis, inflammatory, autoimmune conditions, and others.

Previous: 2025-04418, Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Rethinking Etruria” Exhibition

Cool ancient objects from Etruria are coming to New York University for a special show called “Rethinking Etruria.” These treasures are super important to culture, and showing them here helps everyone learn and enjoy. The exhibit might travel to other places too, so keep an eye out for more chances to see them!

Next: 2025-04420, Fisheries of the U.S. Caribbean; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting

Fishermen, seafood lovers, and coastal communities in the U.S. Caribbean are getting a fresh look at South Atlantic Red Snapper numbers. The SEDAR 90 process includes workshops and online meetings to make sure fishing rules are fair and keep fish healthy. This means smarter fishing limits soon, helping protect the ocean and your dinner plate without surprise costs or delays.