NIH Closes Doors for Secret Grant Application Reviews
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in early May 2026 to review important grant applications about health and science. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions.
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NIH grant review meetings in May 2026
If you are a scientist or researcher applying for NIH grants, several virtual review panels will meet on May 5, May 6, and May 7, 2026, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meetings are closed to the public and held to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information while funding decisions are made.
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