# Federal Register #2026-18821

Notice of Closed Meetings by the Center for Scientific Review, NIH

**Buyer:** National Institutes of Health
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18821

This notice from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, announces a series of closed meetings organized by the Center for Scientific Review.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Health and Human Services
  - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  - Center for Scientific Review
- Purpose:
  - Meetings are for scientific review groups and study sections to evaluate grant applications
  - Committees cover areas such as behavioral health, cardiovascular sciences, bioanalytical technologies, infectious diseases, population dynamics, oncology, and health informatics
- Confidentiality:
  - Sessions are closed to the public due to discussion of trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information
- Procurement Details:
  - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or procured
  - Notice is strictly informational regarding the conduct of these closed meetings

### Description

This notice announces a series of closed meetings organized by the Center for Scientific Review under the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health. The meetings are scheduled for October 13-14, 2026, and will involve the review and evaluation of grant applications. The meetings will be held virtually and are closed to the public due to the confidential nature of the discussions, which may include trade secrets and personal information. Various scientific review groups and study sections will participate in these meetings.

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