NIH Dental Institute Schedules Virtual Grant Review Meeting
Published Date: 12/18/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2026, to share updates and review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers and organizations seeking funding for dental and craniofacial studies. The open session is free to watch online, while the closed session will protect private info and trade secrets.
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Open Session Videocast Is Free
You can watch the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council open session live by videocast on January 21, 2026 from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Registration is not required and the videocast is available from the NIH Videocasting website. If you need sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, you should notify the listed Contact Person or use the Federal Relay at 1-800-877-8339 in advance.
Confidential Grant Review Protections
The meeting includes a closed session on January 21, 2026 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications where discussions may disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information; those matters are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6). This protects researchers and organizations seeking funding by keeping proprietary and private application information out of the public record.
How to Submit Written Comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person; the statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, your business or professional affiliation. Information and meeting agendas will also be posted on the Institute's advisory council webpage.
Backup Grant Review Date Scheduled
If the Council cannot complete all agenda items on January 21, 2026, a backup virtual meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2026 with a closed session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to review any remaining grant applications. Researchers and organizations seeking funding should note this alternate date for possible evaluation of their applications.
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