NIH Grant Reviewers Meet Privately to Sort Through Applications
Published Date: 11/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in early December 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings affect researchers and small businesses seeking funding for health-related projects, ensuring privacy for sensitive information. No direct money changes are announced, but these reviews help decide who gets research grants.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed NIH Grant Reviews Protect Applicant Privacy
If you are a researcher or a small business applying for NIH grants, the Center for Scientific Review will hold closed virtual meetings on December 1 and December 1–2, 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications for multiple Special Emphasis Panels (for example, Small Business: Kidney Disease; Small Business: Cardiovascular and Hematology). The 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 tied to applications.
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