NIH Closes Doors for Rare Disease Grant Reviews
Published Date: 11/21/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 20-21, 2026, to review special grant applications focused on rare disease research. This meeting affects scientists applying for R21 concept study grants and keeps sensitive info private. No public attendance or registration is needed, and the review helps decide which projects get funding.
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