Child Health Powwow: Virtual NIH Meeting Mixes Public Chat and Private Reviews
Published Date: 4/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is holding a virtual meeting on May 29, 2026, to share updates and review important research projects. The first half is open to the public, while the second half is private to discuss grant applications and staff performance. This meeting affects researchers and the public interested in child health, with no direct cost changes but important decisions on funding and personnel.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public Open Session — Virtual Meeting
There is a virtual public meeting of the NICHD Board of Scientific Counselors on May 29, 2026, with an open session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendance is limited to space available and individuals needing accommodations should notify the listed contact person in advance.
Closed Session for Grant and Personnel Review
On May 29, 2026, the meeting will have a closed session from 12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. to review and evaluate individual grant applications and to consider personnel qualifications, performance, and the competence of individual investigators; these discussions are confidential under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6).
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