NIH Plans Secret Virtual Huddle to Pick Biomedical Grant Winners
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 15-16, 2026, to review important grant applications about biomedical technology. These meetings keep sensitive info private and protect personal details. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note this review, which helps decide funding but doesn’t change any deadlines or money right now.
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