Government Announces Secret Meetings About Absolutely Nothing Disclosed
Published Date: 11/25/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 28-29, 2026, to review important grant applications. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info of applicants. Researchers applying for funding and the NIH community are the main players, with no new costs or deadlines announced.
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