What's Hiding in NIH's Secret Closed-Door Science Review Sessions?
Published Date: 11/25/2025
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Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 22-23, 2026, to review important grant applications. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note this schedule, but no new costs or changes to funding are involved.
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