Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 15, 2026, to review important cancer research grant applications. These meetings keep sensitive info private to protect ideas and personal details. Researchers and grant applicants should note this date, but no public registration is needed, and no new costs are involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Closed Review Protects Applicants' Ideas
If you are a researcher or grant applicant, the NIH review meeting on January 15, 2026 is closed to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information. The closure is intended to keep your ideas and private details from being disclosed during grant evaluation.
Public Excluded; No Registration or Cost
The meeting on January 15, 2026 (8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.) is closed to the public and will be held virtually. The notice states that registration is not required to attend and that no new costs are involved.
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