Smoky Secrets: NIH Reviews Tobacco Grants Behind Closed Doors
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 16, 2026, to review important grant applications about tobacco research. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. Researchers applying for grants and the scientific community should note this date as it impacts funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NIH reviews tobacco grant applications
On January 16, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an NIH Special Emphasis Panel will virtually meet to review and evaluate grant applications for the RFA: High-Priority Research in Tobacco Regulatory Science. Researchers who applied for these grants and members of the scientific community should note this date because it is when funding evaluations occur.
Closed meeting to protect applicant privacy
The meeting on January 16, 2026 will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information associated with grant applications. This closure is intended to prevent disclosure of sensitive applicant information during the review.
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