NIH Grants in Secret: Closed Reviews Decide Science Funding Fate
Published Date: 5/11/2026
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The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding to study health, biology, and diseases. Researchers and communities waiting on grants should note these dates as they impact future science funding.
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