Aging Research Grant Reviewers Meet, With Some Sessions Open
Published Date: 11/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute on Aging is holding a hybrid meeting from May 4-6, 2027, to review research labs and scientists, including some private sessions about grant applications and personnel. Anyone interested can attend the open parts, but space is limited, and special accommodations are available if requested early. This meeting helps decide funding and support for aging research, impacting scientists and the future of health studies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Closed Grant and Investigator Reviews
From May 4-6, 2027, the Board of Scientific Counselors will hold closed sessions to review, discuss, and evaluate individual grant applications and the qualifications and performance of investigators. These closed reviews are conducted under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) and relate directly to decisions about individual grant funding and personnel competence.
Public Open Sessions — No Registration
Open portions of the meeting occur May 4-6, 2027 and the notice says registration is not required to attend those open parts, but attendance is limited to space available. If you want to see the public reviews of labs and principal investigators, you can attend without registering but may be turned away if the room is full.
Hybrid Meeting Format
The notice lists the meeting format as 'Hybrid' for May 4-6, 2027. The hybrid format is intended to offer both on-site and non–solely in-person options, making it easier for more people to attend the meeting's listed sessions.
Special Accommodations Available If Requested
If you plan to attend and need special assistance—such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations—you should notify the Contact Person listed in the notice in advance of the May 4-6, 2027 meeting. The notice explicitly states accommodations are available if requested early.
Visitor Security and ID Requirements
Visitors to the NIH campus for this meeting will be subject to NIH security procedures: all visitor vehicles (including taxis and shuttles) will be inspected and visitors will be asked to show one form of identification and state the purpose of their visit. The notice directs visitors to the NIH security webpage for details.
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