NIH Schedules Closed Virtual Meetings for Grant Reviews
Published Date: 8/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings this fall to review and decide on important grant applications. These meetings affect researchers applying for funding in health and science fields, ensuring their ideas and personal info stay private. Mark your calendar for September through November 2025—these reviews help decide who gets research money next!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed NIH review — Sept 9, 2025
On September 9, 2025, the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting to review grant applications for Complementary and Integrative Health Interventions and Outcomes. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants; the reviews help decide who receives NIH research funding.
MIRA grant review — Nov 6-7, 2025
On November 6-7, 2025, a Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel will virtually review and evaluate PAR-22-180 Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) grant applications. The meeting will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential commercial information and personal data; the panel's evaluations will help determine which investigators receive MIRA funding.
Small business grant reviews — Nov 20-21, 2025
On November 20-21, 2025, the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual panel to review Small Business grant applications for Disease Management, Risk Prevention, and Health Behavior Change. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential commercial information and personal data; the reviews will help decide which small businesses receive NIH research funding.
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