NIH Announces Private Research Grant Meetings

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!

2026-05673 — 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.

2026-05672 — 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.

2026-05738 — 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!

2026-05527 — Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

The National Institutes of Health is offering a cool new gene-editing invention that can fix a rare genetic disease called ROSAH syndrome, which causes vision loss and other problems. Companies can license this technology to develop treatments that might restore vision and improve lives. Interested parties should act soon and be ready to sign a confidentiality agreement to get all the details.

2026-05238 — Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request Hazardous Waste Worker Training-42 CFR Part 65, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is asking for public feedback on their plan to collect info from groups that train hazardous waste workers. This helps make sure the training programs are effective and safe. If you’re involved in hazardous waste training, your input matters before the review deadline on March 18, 2026, and there’s no new cost for participants.

Previous: 2026-05956 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Application for Employment With the Federal Aviation Administration; Correction

The FAA fixed a small but important mistake in a recent notice about renewing their job application form approval. This correction adds the missing docket number, making it easier for folks to find and comment on the info. If you’re applying to work with the FAA or following their updates, this helps keep everything clear and on track—no extra costs or delays involved!

Next: 2026-05958 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC want your thoughts on updating rules about how banks report their money and risks. These changes affect banks of all sizes, especially those with big trading activities, and aim to keep things clear and fair for the next three years. You’ve got until May 26, 2026, to share your ideas—no extra costs for banks, just smarter paperwork!