NIH Schedules Closed Grant Review Meetings
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 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 advance science. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
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Closed virtual grant-review meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings on July 7–9, 2026 (with one panel meeting July 7–8) to review and decide on research grant applications. These meetings determine who gets funding for career development, fellowships, and research projects, and they are not open for public attendance.
Applicant privacy and trade-secret protection
The meetings will be closed under statutory exemptions to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information about people associated with the grant applications. That protection means applicants' sensitive research details and personal data will not be disclosed at these July 2026 review sessions.
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