NIH Locks Doors on Grant Decisions in Virtual Secrecy
Published Date: 1/12/2026
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in February 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 science projects in areas like biochemistry, addiction, and brain disorders. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but won’t be open to the public.
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