NIH Review Center Schedules Closed Virtual Grant Meetings in June
Published Date: 5/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in early June 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings keep sensitive info private, protecting personal and trade secrets. Scientists applying for grants and the research community should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or new costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Virtual Meeting Schedule for Grant Decisions
The Center for Scientific Review will hold multiple virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications on specific dates between June 1 and June 17, 2026 (for example, June 1–2, June 4, June 4–5, June 11, and June 16–17, 2026). Scientists who applied for NIH grants should note these dates because they are when applications will be reviewed and decisions determined.
Grant Reviews Closed to Public
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold closed meetings to review grant applications under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6). These meetings are closed to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of people associated with applications.
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