NIH Schedules Closed Virtual Meetings for Grant Funding Reviews
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding two closed virtual meetings in February 2026 to review important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding for medical research. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
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Closed NIH Grant Review Meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold two virtual, closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications on February 10, 2026 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and February 19, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). These meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) and may discuss confidential trade secrets and personal information in deciding funding.
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