NIH Closes Doors for April Grant Review Sessions
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2025 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, so they’re not open to the public. Researchers applying for grants and those interested in health studies should note these dates, as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve new costs or changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Grant Applications Will Be Reviewed on Listed Dates
Several Center for Scientific Review panels will review and evaluate NIH grant applications on specific dates in April and May 2025, including April 10; April 16; April 18; April 22–24; April 24; April 30; May 1–2; May 1; May 6; and May 12, 2025. These reviews influence funding decisions for applicants but do not introduce new costs or regulatory changes.
NIH Review Meetings Closed to Public
The NIH Center for Scientific Review is holding multiple closed meetings in April and May 2025 (starting April 10, 2025 and ending May 12, 2025) that are not open to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6). This means members of the public cannot attend these panels while they review grant applications.
Applicant Confidentiality and Trade Secrets Protected
The meetings are closed because the grant applications and discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information about individuals associated with applications. Closing the meetings protects applicants' proprietary information and personal privacy under the cited statutes.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-12244 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide funding for health research projects. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact which projects get money.
2026-12116 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 2026 to review and decide on important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping fund research on mice, drug development, and primate centers. Scientists and research groups applying for grants should watch for these dates as they impact funding decisions.
2026-12106 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; NIH Extramural Harassment Web Form (Office of the Director, Office of Extramural Research)
The NIH wants to keep their Extramural Harassment Web Form active so people working with NIH grants can safely report harassment. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by July 16, 2026, but no changes or costs are involved—just a smooth continuation. This helps keep NIH’s research community respectful and safe!
2026-12070 — Government Owned Inventions Available for License: Establishment and Characterization of the A1847 Human Ovarian Carcinoma Line
The National Cancer Institute is offering a special ovarian cancer cell line called A1847 for researchers to license and use. This cell line helps scientists study how ovarian cancer grows and find better treatments, especially for tough cases linked to BRCA1 gene problems. If you’re into cancer research, this is your chance to get a powerful tool starting now, with no big costs for licensing.
2026-11892 — Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Specimen Resource Locator (National Cancer Institute)
The National Cancer Institute wants your thoughts on a new way to track and locate cancer research samples through their Specimen Resource Locator. This affects researchers and labs who use these samples, aiming to make finding and sharing easier without adding extra costs or delays. You’ve got 60 days to share your feedback and help shape this helpful tool!
2026-11390 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding to advance science. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-04621 — New Postal Products
The Postal Service just filed a new deal for special mail services, and the Commission is checking it out. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible changes in prices or services soon. The public can share their thoughts before any final decisions are made.
Next: 2025-04623 — National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is holding a closed video meeting from April 22-24, 2025, to review special grant applications. These meetings are private to protect secret business info and personal details. Researchers applying for funding will be affected, but no new costs or deadlines are announced.