Genome Institute Plans Public Meeting on Future Funding
Published Date: 7/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding a public meeting on September 28-29, 2026, to share updates and review grant applications. Scientists, researchers, and anyone interested in human genetics can join in person or online. This meeting helps decide which projects get funding, so it impacts future research and innovation in genetics.
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Public may attend in person or online
You can attend the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research meeting in person on September 28, 2026 (10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 6700 Rockledge Drive, Suite 3100, Rockledge, MD, or watch it live via the NIH Videocast at https://videocast.nih.gov/. The meeting includes an open session on September 28, 2026 and is limited to space available for in-person attendance.
Grant review session closed to public
The council will hold a closed session on September 29, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The closure is under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information of applicants.
Anyone may file written comments
Any interested person may submit written comments to the committee by sending a statement to the Contact Person listed in the notice. The statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, your business or professional affiliation.
Reasonable accommodations available on request
If you plan to attend and need special assistance (for example, sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations), you should notify the Contact Person listed in the notice in advance of the meeting. This applies to the in-person meeting at 6700 Rockledge Drive and to arrangements for participation.
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