Federal Register #2026-13833

Notice of Meeting for Joint Brain, Behavioral, and Mental Health and Medical Health Scientific Merit Review Board

This notice announces a meeting of the Joint Brain, Behavioral, and Mental Health and Medical Health (BBMH/MED) Scientific Merit Review Board for the Department of Veterans Affairs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Joint Brain, Behavioral, and Mental Health and Medical Health Scientific Merit Review Board - Purpose of Meeting: - To review the scientific quality, budget, safety, and mission relevance of investigator-initiated research applications submitted for VA merit review - The Board provides expert advice on research program priorities and policies - Meeting Format: - Conducted via Microsoft Teams - Includes both open (public) and closed (confidential scientific review) sessions - Public comments are invited prior to the meeting - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or procured - The Board does not consider grants, contracts, or extramural research - No bid schedule, line items, or procurement actions are included

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The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a meeting of the Joint Brain, Behavioral, and Mental Health and Medical Health Scientific Merit Review Board scheduled for July 13, 2026. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and will include an open session for the public followed by a closed session for scientific review and discussion of research applications. The Board's objectives are to review the scientific quality, budget, safety, and mission relevance of investigator-initiated research applications submitted for VA merit review consideration and to advise on research program priorities and policies. The meeting will not consider grants, contracts, or other extramural research. Public comments are invited and can be submitted prior to the meeting.

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