NIH Locks Doors on Heart Research Grants Review
Published Date: 11/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 27, 2026, to review important grant applications about blood, heart, and blood vessel research. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note this review could impact funding decisions but won’t cost extra money or change deadlines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Review Could Affect Grant Funding
If you submitted a grant application reviewed by the Basic Biology of Blood, Heart and Vasculature Study Section, the January 27, 2026 review could affect whether you receive funding. The agenda for the virtual meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications.
Meeting Closed to Protect Confidentiality
If you are a scientist or researcher with an NIH grant application, the review meeting on January 27, 2026, will be closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information. The meeting is virtual and closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6).
No Added Costs or Deadline Changes
If you are applying for these NIH grants, the notice states the review will not cost you extra money and will not change application deadlines. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (virtual).
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