NIH Trims Research Meeting by One Day, Yawns Ensue
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review changed a key meeting for the MIRA research award from two days to just one day on November 6, 2025. This affects scientists applying for the award and anyone tracking NIH research schedules. The meeting is private, so no public attendance is allowed, but the date change helps keep things on track without extra costs or delays.
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