NIH Holds Secret Grant Review Sessions
Published Date: 5/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review 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 for exciting health science projects. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed Panels Decide Grant Awards
If you are a researcher or applicant for NIH grants, review panels are scheduled to meet on June 16, 2026 and June 22-24, 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These closed meetings are where decisions are made about who receives funding for research projects.
Applicant Confidentiality Protected
The meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (6) because grant discussions could reveal confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information. This protects applicants’ private information and commercial property during review.
Virtual Meetings; No Public Attendance
All listed review panels will meet virtually (for example, June 16 and June 22-24, 2026) and the meetings are closed to public attendance. Researchers should note the virtual format and that the notice indicates these meetings do not involve public attendance or extra costs for applicants.
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