NIH Reschedules Secret Grant Review After Shutdown Delay
Published Date: 3/5/2026
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The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a secret virtual meeting on March 17, 2026, to review important grant applications. This meeting was delayed by a government shutdown but is now urgent to keep vital health research funding on track. Scientists and public health projects counting on these grants will feel the impact as decisions get back on schedule.
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