Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting
Published Date: 2/6/2026
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Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a secret virtual meeting on February 17, 2026, to review important cancer research grant applications. This meeting was delayed by a government shutdown but is now urgent to keep funding on track for vital health projects. Researchers waiting on NIH money should know this review helps decide who gets funded next.
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NIH resumes urgent cancer grant review
If you are a researcher waiting on NIH grant funding, the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting on February 17, 2026 to review and evaluate cancer research grant applications. The meeting was delayed by a 43-day government shutdown and is being held urgently so evaluations can be submitted for timely funding recommendations required by statute.
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