NIH Panels to Review Research Grant Applications
Published Date: 6/23/2026
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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 for cool science projects. If you’re a researcher waiting on grants, these reviews shape the future of your funding and the science world!
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NIH Closed Grant Review Meetings
If you applied for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants or fellowships, several closed virtual review meetings will take place on July 16-17, 2026 to review and evaluate those grant applications. The meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information.
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