NIH's Secret Virtual Huddle for Grant Application Reviews
Published Date: 11/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 8, 2026, to review important grant applications in bioengineering. These meetings keep sensitive info private, protecting trade secrets and personal details. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note this review could impact funding decisions but requires no public registration.
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