NIH Schedules Secret Meetings to Review Future Grants
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect sensitive info like personal details and trade secrets, so they’re not open to the public. Researchers applying for funding and the scientific community should note these dates as they impact grant decisions and future research funding.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Impact on grant applicants and researchers
Researchers who applied for NIH grants should note that their applications will be reviewed during closed virtual meetings on June 24-25, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and that discussions will be conducted to evaluate and decide on grant applications. The closures are intended to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), which can affect grant decisions and future research funding.
Closed NIH grant review meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings on June 24-25, 2026 and June 30, 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information.
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