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2026-22196, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Notice of Meeting

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a public meeting on May 12, 2027, to discuss important council business and review grant applications. People interested can attend in person or online, but space is limited and some parts of the meeting will be private to protect sensitive information. This meeting affects researchers and organizations seeking funding and sets the stage for future diabetes and kidney disease research support.

2026-22114, Fogarty International Center; Notice of Meeting

The Fogarty International Center Advisory Board is meeting on June 7, 2027, both in-person and online to share updates and review important grant applications. This meeting affects researchers and organizations applying for funding, with some sessions open to the public and others closed to protect privacy and trade secrets. No registration is needed to join the open session, making it easy to stay informed about global health research funding.

2026-22111, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development; Notice of Meeting

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is holding a virtual meeting on June 4, 2027, to share updates and review grant applications and staff performance. The first half is open to the public, while the second half is private to protect personal privacy. This meeting affects researchers and staff involved with NICHD grants and projects, with no direct cost changes announced.

2026-21973, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting

The Center for Scientific Review is holding a private virtual meeting on November 16, 2026, to review and evaluate grant applications for international research projects. This meeting affects researchers applying for NIH grants and keeps sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details confidential. No direct money changes are announced, but the grant review impacts funding decisions.

2026-21974, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of Meeting

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2027, to discuss important updates and review grant applications. This affects researchers and innovators seeking funding for cool biomedical projects. The meeting is partly open to the public via videocast, with some private sessions to protect sensitive info.

2026-21816, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

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.

Previous: 2026-22338, Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts by January 4, 2027, on how to make these forms easier and clearer. This review affects businesses that deal with radio interference reports and aims to keep things smooth without extra costs or hassle.

Next: 2026-22340, Annual Determination of Average Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF)

Starting November 2, 2026, the government sets the average cost to keep a federal inmate locked up for FY 2025. It costs about $47,564 a year (or $130 a day) for inmates in prisons and $43,499 a year (or $119 a day) for those in halfway houses. This update affects federal inmates and helps cover the real expenses of incarceration.