Scientists Hold Secret Meetings, Won't Tell You Why
Published Date: 11/25/2025
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 22-23, 2026, to review important grant applications about how our brains sense and move. These meetings keep private info safe, like personal details and secret research ideas. Scientists applying for funding will be affected, but no new costs or deadlines are announced.
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