NIH Schedules Private Science Review Sessions
Published Date: 11/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 22, 2026, to review grant applications focused on developing treatments for brain and nerve injuries. This meeting is private to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. Researchers and small businesses working on these projects should note the date, as funding decisions could impact their work soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Confidentiality of Grant Applications Protected
The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) because the grant applications and discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This protects applicants' confidential commercial information and personal privacy during the review.
NIH Grant Review for Small Businesses
If you are a researcher or small business applying for NIH grants on treatments for brain and nerve (CNS) injuries, neurovascular, or neurological disorders, the Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on January 22, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is virtual and the committee name is 'Small Business: Therapeutic Development for CNS Injuries, Neurovascular, and Neurological disorders.'
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