NIH Dental Institute Schedules Virtual Grant Review Meeting
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research is holding a virtual meeting on January 21, 2026, to share updates and review grant applications. This meeting affects researchers and organizations seeking funding for dental and craniofacial studies. The open session is free to watch online, while the closed session will protect private info and trade secrets.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Open Session Videocast Is Free
You can watch the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council open session live by videocast on January 21, 2026 from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Registration is not required and the videocast is available from the NIH Videocasting website. If you need sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, you should notify the listed Contact Person or use the Federal Relay at 1-800-877-8339 in advance.
Confidential Grant Review Protections
The meeting includes a closed session on January 21, 2026 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to review and evaluate grant applications where discussions may disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, or personal information; those matters are closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6). This protects researchers and organizations seeking funding by keeping proprietary and private application information out of the public record.
How to Submit Written Comments
Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person; the statement should include your name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, your business or professional affiliation. Information and meeting agendas will also be posted on the Institute's advisory council webpage.
Backup Grant Review Date Scheduled
If the Council cannot complete all agenda items on January 21, 2026, a backup virtual meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2026 with a closed session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to review any remaining grant applications. Researchers and organizations seeking funding should note this alternate date for possible evaluation of their applications.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-06501 — Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The National Institutes of Health is offering a cool new invention—special human antibodies that can fight certain cancers and autoimmune diseases—for companies to license and develop into treatments. This means businesses can jump on this opportunity to create powerful new medicines using government-backed research. Interested parties should act soon and may need to sign agreements to get full details.
2026-06283 — Prospective Grant of an Exclusive Patent License: Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor (PEDF) Peptides and Use for Treating Retinal Degeneration
The National Eye Institute plans to give Perpetual Biosciences, Inc. an exclusive license to use special PEDF peptides to treat eye diseases that cause vision loss. This means the company will have the sole right to develop and sell this promising treatment, potentially helping millions with retinal degeneration. If you want to comment or apply for a license, act fast—submissions close April 16, 2026!
2026-05957 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings affect scientists seeking funding in areas like neuroscience, cancer, and liver disease. No public access is allowed to protect private info and trade secrets, and these reviews help decide where millions in research money will go.
2026-05672 — National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meetings
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is holding two closed meetings in late April and early May 2026 to review grant applications and evaluate researchers’ qualifications. These meetings affect scientists seeking funding and help ensure top-notch research gets supported. No public access means privacy is protected, and the process keeps the money flowing to the best projects on time.
2026-05673 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings on April 17, 2026, to review and evaluate important grant applications in health and science fields. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding who gets funding. Researchers and organizations applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.
2026-05738 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Programs, (Office of the Director)
The NIH is asking for a 30-day public comment on extending its Loan Repayment Programs that help doctors and scientists pay off their student loans while they do important health research. This extension keeps the program running smoothly with no big changes, and comments are due by April 23, 2026. If you’re a researcher with student loans, this program could save you money while you help improve health!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-23207 — Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended
Starting December 18, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security is speeding up the building of barriers and roads along the New Mexico border by temporarily skipping some usual rules. This move helps stop illegal crossings and keeps the country safer. It affects border construction projects and shows the government’s serious commitment to border security without delay.
Next: 2025-23209 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork for geo-targeted emergency alerts to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. They want your thoughts by February 17, 2026, especially from small businesses and local governments who use these alerts. This review won’t cost you much time—just about 7 minutes per response—and helps keep emergency alerts sharp and effective.
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in