NIH Announces Virtual Meeting with Closed Grant Review
Published Date: 9/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is holding a two-day virtual meeting on January 26-27, 2026. The first day is open to the public and will share updates and scientific talks, while the second day is closed to review grant applications confidentially. Researchers and the public can join or send comments, with no cost to attend and easy online access.
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Open Virtual Session Videocast
The National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council will hold an open virtual session on January 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can watch the open session via the NIH Videocasting and Podcasting website, and registration is not required to attend the open portion.
Public May File Written Comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding a statement to the Contact Person listed in the notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and, when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the person.
Accessibility Accommodations Available
If you need special assistance—such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations—to attend, you must notify the Contact Person listed in the notice in advance of the meeting. Contact details include Rebekah S. Rasooly, phone 301-827-2599 and the listed email/address.
Closed Grant Review Protects Confidentiality
The council will hold a closed session on January 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications and proposals. 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.
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