NIH Locks Doors for Secret Grant Review Meetings
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in October 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 funding should note these dates as they impact how and when their proposals get reviewed.
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