NIH Locks Doors for Routine Grant Review Sessions
Published Date: 12/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding two closed virtual meetings in late January 2026 to review important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which projects get funding. Scientists and small businesses applying for grants should note these dates as they impact who gets support next year.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Jan 29 NIH Grant Review Meeting
On January 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual panel (RFA: Understanding and Addressing Social Equities to Optimize Health) to review and evaluate grant applications that will affect which projects receive funding.
Jan 30 Small-Business Grant Review
On January 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual Small Business panel (Social and Community Influences Across the Lifecourse Panel B) to review and evaluate small business grant applications that will influence who receives NIH small business support.
Applicant Confidentiality Protected
The meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) because grant discussions could reveal confidential trade secrets, commercial property, or personal information. This protects applicants' patentable material and private data during the January 29–30, 2026 reviews.
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