NIH Panels to Review Research Grant Applications

2026-12585 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; Chimpanzee Research Use Form (Office of the Director)

The NIH wants to keep collecting info using the Chimpanzee Research Use Form and is asking the public to share thoughts by July 23, 2026. This form helps track how chimpanzees are used in research, affecting scientists and animal welfare groups. No big changes or costs are expected, just a smooth extension of the current form’s approval.

2026-12244 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

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 funding for health research projects. Scientists and researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact which projects get money.

2026-12116 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in July 2026 to review and decide on important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping fund research on mice, drug development, and primate centers. Scientists and research groups applying for grants should watch for these dates as they impact funding decisions.

2026-12106 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; NIH Extramural Harassment Web Form (Office of the Director, Office of Extramural Research)

The NIH wants to keep their Extramural Harassment Web Form active so people working with NIH grants can safely report harassment. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by July 16, 2026, but no changes or costs are involved—just a smooth continuation. This helps keep NIH’s research community respectful and safe!

2026-12070 — Government Owned Inventions Available for License: Establishment and Characterization of the A1847 Human Ovarian Carcinoma Line

The National Cancer Institute is offering a special ovarian cancer cell line called A1847 for researchers to license and use. This cell line helps scientists study how ovarian cancer grows and find better treatments, especially for tough cases linked to BRCA1 gene problems. If you’re into cancer research, this is your chance to get a powerful tool starting now, with no big costs for licensing.

2026-11892 — Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Specimen Resource Locator (National Cancer Institute)

The National Cancer Institute wants your thoughts on a new way to track and locate cancer research samples through their Specimen Resource Locator. This affects researchers and labs who use these samples, aiming to make finding and sharing easier without adding extra costs or delays. You’ve got 60 days to share your feedback and help shape this helpful tool!

Previous: 2026-12564 — Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for February, March, and April 2026

The EPA is sharing updates on new chemicals submitted for review between February and April 2026. Companies making or importing these chemicals need to know about the review status and have until July 23, 2026, to send in comments. This keeps everyone in the loop and helps protect people and the environment without slowing down innovation.

Next: 2026-12567 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 70; Authorization of Production Activity; IMRA America Inc.; (Femtosecond Fiber Laser Systems); Ann Arbor, Michigan

IMRA America in Ann Arbor, Michigan, got the green light to make their super-fast femtosecond fiber laser systems inside Foreign-Trade Zone 70. This means they can produce these high-tech lasers with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up production. The approval was finalized on June 18, 2026, so IMRA can get to work right away!