Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 29, 2026, to review grant applications for small business drug development. This meeting is private to protect secret business info and personal details. Researchers and small businesses applying for grants should note this important review date, which helps decide funding for new drug projects.
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NIH Reviews Small-Biz Drug Grants
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on January 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications for small business drug development. If you applied for a small business drug development grant, your application will be considered at that meeting.
Meeting Closed to Protect Confidential Info
The meeting on January 29, 2026, will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This closure is intended to protect applicants' business and personal data during the grant review.
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