NIH to Secretly Review Research Grants Again
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in August 2026 to review and evaluate important grant and contract proposals. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding to fight antibiotic resistance, support schizophrenia research, and boost medical tech. If you’re involved in these fields, keep an eye on these dates—they could impact future research dollars and projects.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Closed Review: CC4CARB Contract
On August 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting to review and evaluate contract proposals for the Chemistry Center for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CC4CARB). The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information.
Closed Review: AMP Schizophrenia U24
On August 26, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual meeting to review and evaluate grant applications for RFA-MH-27-205: Single Source Accelerating Medicines Partnership Schizophrenia (AMP SCZ) Data Processing, Analysis, and Coordination Center (U24). The meeting will be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect confidential commercial information and personal data.
Closed Review: Blueprint MedTech Translator
On August 27, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., the NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed virtual PAR panel meeting to review and evaluate grant applications for the Blueprint MedTech Translator (Clinical Trial Optional). The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to prevent disclosure of trade secrets and personal information.
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