Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings (April 2026)
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review has published a notice of 12 closed virtual meetings scheduled for April 22–24, 2026. These meetings involve multiple Special Emphasis Panels and Integrated Review Groups that will review and evaluate grant applications in fields including neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease, musculoskeletal sciences, clinical neuroimmunology, digestive and kidney diseases, cardiovascular physiology, and implementation research for non-communicable diseases. All meetings are closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal privacy of applicants. The meetings will take place at the NIH Rockledge II facility in Bethesda, Maryland, but will be conducted entirely virtually.
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Key Changes
- 12 closed virtual meetings scheduled between April 22 and April 24, 2026
- Meetings closed to public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6)
- All meetings held virtually at NIH Rockledge II, Bethesda, MD 20892
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What this law requires
Conduct all 12 Center for Scientific Review meetings scheduled for April 22-24, 2026 in closed (non-public) format in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6)
Ensure all meetings are conducted virtually at the NIH Rockledge II facility in Bethesda, Maryland with no in-person public attendance
Restrict disclosure of grant applications and meeting discussions to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and patentable material from public access
Restrict disclosure of personal information concerning individuals associated with grant applications to prevent unwarranted invasion of personal privacy
Designate a Scientific Review Officer contact person for each of the 12 meetings to handle inquiries regarding meeting logistics and administration