NHLBI Locks Doors for Secret Grant Review Session in June
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is holding a closed meeting on June 9, 2026, to review and decide on grant applications. This meeting affects researchers seeking funding and keeps sensitive info private. No public attendance is allowed, but written comments can be sent in advance.
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Closed Grant Review Meeting
If you are a researcher seeking NHLBI grant funding, your grant applications will be reviewed and decided in a closed meeting on June 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Claude D. Pepper Building, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20894. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information associated with applications.
You Can File Written Comments
Any interested person may file written comments in advance with the listed contact person. Statements should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, your business or professional affiliation.
NIH Visitor Security Rules Apply
If you plan to visit NIH for a meeting, NIH will inspect all visitor vehicles and you must show one form of photo ID (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver's license, or passport) and state the purpose of your visit as part of entry procedures. These security procedures apply to on-campus and off-campus facility visits.
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