More NIH Closed Sessions for Research Grants
Published Date: 10/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in November 2026 to review and decide on grant applications related to cancer, chemistry, kidney health, and small business health projects. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets research funding. Scientists and small businesses applying for grants should note these dates for their funding chances.
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NIH review panels meet in November
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold multiple closed virtual meetings on November 9-10, 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications in areas like cancer immunology, chemistry, kidney physiology, neuroscience, infectious disease, population analytics, and bioengineering. The meetings are scheduled as virtual meetings and list contact officers for each panel.
Small business grant panel scheduled
A Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel titled 'Small Business: Clinical Care and Health Interventions' will meet virtually on November 9-10, 2026 to review and evaluate small business grant applications. Small business applicants in clinical care and health interventions can expect their applications to be reviewed on those dates.
Meetings closed to protect confidentiality
These meetings will be closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) because grant discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, commercial property (including patentable material), and personal information that would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy. The closure is intended to protect applicants' proprietary information and personal data during the November 9-10, 2026 virtual reviews.
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