# 2026-18953: NIH Hides Grant Reviews Behind Closed Doors Again

2026-18953, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, National Institutes of Health published 2026-09-16, effective 2026-10-15 (as of 2026-09-23).

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- As of: 2026-09-23
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-18953
- Title: Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; National Institutes of Health
- Citation: 91 FR 58688
- Published: 2026-09-16
- Effective: 2026-10-15
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-23

## In one line

NIH Hides Grant Reviews Behind Closed Doors Again

## Summary

The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in October 2026 to review and evaluate important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which scientific projects get funding. Researchers applying for grants in brain, heart, blood, and cancer studies should note these dates as they impact funding decisions.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-18953 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18953/center-for-scientific-review-notice-of-closed-meetings)
- [2026-18953 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-16/pdf/2026-18953.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-18953 (as of 2026-09-23).