NIH Reviewers Convene Behind Closed Doors to Pick Research Winners
Published Date: 10/26/2026
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Summary
The Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health is holding several closed virtual meetings in November 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which research projects get funding. Scientists applying for grants in areas like molecular protein interactions, infectious disease, and cancer immunotherapy should note these important review dates.
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Multiple closed NIH grant review meetings
The NIH Center for Scientific Review will hold several closed virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications on November 19-20, 2026. Meetings are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information about applicants.
Molecular interactions grant review — Nov 19, 2026
A Special Emphasis Panel will review research and exploratory grant applications on molecular interactions of intracellular proteins on November 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be virtual and closed to the public to protect confidential and personal applicant information.
Fellowship reviews — Cancer Immunology Nov 20, 2026
The 'Fellowships: Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy A' panel will meet virtually on November 20, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to review and evaluate fellowship grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public and intended to protect confidential and personal information about applicants.
Small business auditory & vision panel — Nov 20, 2026
A Special Emphasis Panel titled 'Small business: Auditory and Vision Technologies' will meet virtually on November 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and applicant personal information.
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