NIH's Secret Science Huddle: Closed Doors Edition
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 8, 2026, to review and evaluate research grant applications. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information like trade secrets and personal details. This affects researchers applying for grants and helps keep their ideas and data safe during the review process.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10310 — National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding a private virtual meeting on July 20, 2026, to review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding for projects related to hearing and communication disorders. No public access is allowed to protect sensitive information, and the decisions could impact future research funding.
2026-10231 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings on June 25, 2026, to review and evaluate important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which science projects get funding. Researchers applying for grants should note the date, as these reviews impact who gets money for their work.
2026-10175 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a private virtual meeting on June 9, 2026, to review grant applications about infectious diseases and immunology. This closed session protects sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details. Researchers applying for these grants should note the date, as this review impacts funding decisions.
2026-09947 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding for exciting health science projects. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
2026-10022 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; Early Career Reviewer Program Online Application and Vetting System (Center for Scientific Review)
The NIH wants your thoughts on their Early Career Reviewer Program’s new online application and review system. This affects early career scientists applying to review research, making the process smoother and digital. You’ve got 30 days to share your feedback—no cost changes, just a smarter way to apply!
2026-10021 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications related to health and cancer research. These meetings are private to protect sensitive information and personal privacy. Researchers applying for grants and NIH staff are the main players, with no direct cost changes announced but important deadlines to keep in mind.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-21512 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Application to Transport Interstate or To Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms-ATF Form 5320.20
The ATF is updating the form you use to get permission to move or temporarily export certain special firearms across state lines. If you’re involved with these firearms, this change might affect how you apply and how long it takes. They want your feedback by January 27, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts!
Next: 2025-21514 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 13, 2026, to review important grant applications. This meeting affects researchers applying for funding and keeps sensitive info private to protect ideas and personal details. No new costs or deadlines are introduced, but the review helps decide who gets research money.