FR: National Institutes of Health

NIEHS Partially Closed Meeting Notice - National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council

NIEHS published notice of a partially closed meeting of the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council on June 24, 2026. The meeting includes open sessions on microplastics research, environmental health sciences programs, and health/weather research coordination. A closed session from 4:00-6:00 p.m. will review grant applications under FOIA exemption provisions. Interested persons may submit written comments or request to present oral comments to the committee.

NCATS Advisory Council Meeting Notice May 21-22

The NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has published notice of its Advisory Council meeting scheduled for May 21-22, 2026. The closed session on May 21 will review grant applications, while the open session on May 22 will cover the Center Director's report, program updates, and concept clearances. The meeting will be held at NCI Shady Grove in Rockville, MD, with virtual access available.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council Meeting Notice

The NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has announced a public meeting of the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council on May 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will include reports from the Acting Director, program updates on HEAL and Small Business programs, and an overview of intramural activities. Interested persons may submit written comments to the Contact Person at least 10 days in advance of the meeting.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Advisory Council Meeting Notice

NIH's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research announces a meeting of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council on May 19-20, 2026, in Bethesda, MD and virtual format. The closed session on May 19 will review grant applications; the open session on May 20 will include the Director's report and concept clearances. A backup meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a Federal Register notice announcing seven closed meetings scheduled between May 19 and June 9, 2026. The meetings involve Special Emphasis Panels and Integrated Review Groups reviewing grant applications and contract proposals for research including diabetes, infectious diseases, neurology, cancer, and clinical studies. Meetings are closed pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information of grant applicants. The notice satisfies the Federal Advisory Committee Act requirement for advance notice of closed advisory committee meetings.

Notice of Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee Meeting

The NIH announces a meeting of the Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee (DMICC) on June 24, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The virtual meeting will focus on 'Innovative Research Partnerships in Diabetic Retinal Disease: Insights and Opportunities' and is open to the public. Individuals interested in presenting oral comments must notify the contact person at least 5 days in advance.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of 11 Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health published a notice announcing 11 closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review in May 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications across various research areas including biomedical informatics, blood-brain barrier studies, bacterial virulence, and clinical trials. Meetings are closed to the public under the Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions.

NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board Meeting Notice

The NIH Office Director announces a hybrid meeting of the NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board on June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at NIH Building 31, Conference Room 6C02 A & B, Bethesda, MD, and virtually via NIH Videocast. The agenda includes NIH and Clinical Center Leadership Announcements, an update from the CC Acting CEO on recent activities and organizational priorities, and other board business. The meeting is open to the public.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review announces five closed virtual meetings scheduled for May 13-14, 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications and contract proposals for programs including Behavioral Neuroscience training, the REDS Program Brazil Field Center, Transfusion Laboratory Studies, and Research Enhancement Award programs. Meetings are closed pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review announces five closed meetings scheduled for May 12-13, 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications for clinical vision research, reproductive/perinatal/pediatric health, contraceptive development, immunity/host defense, and aging tissue research. Meetings are closed under provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information of individuals associated with grant applications.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review announces five closed meetings scheduled for May 8, 2026. Review panels will evaluate grant applications in oncological sciences, medical informatics, genetics, endocrinology, and career development awards. Meetings are closed pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act due to confidential grant information.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Notice of Meeting

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the NIH, published a Federal Register Notice on April 14, 2026 announcing a public meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026. This notice satisfies requirements under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for public disclosure of advisory committee meetings. No regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines are established by this document.

Federal Register Daily Issue, 14th Apr

The Federal Register published its daily issue on April 14, 2026, containing 112 documents from 38 agencies across 1006 pages. The issue includes 95 Notices, 8 Proposed Rules, and 9 Rules, along with 3 Significant Documents. This table of contents provides access to documents from agencies including the Air Force Department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Agriculture Department.

Prospective Grant of Exclusive Patent License: Catheter-Based Myotomy Devices And Systems

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice of prospective grant of exclusive patent license to Septune for catheter-based myotomy devices and systems. The NIH is seeking public comments on this prospective license agreement. The comment period closes on May 14, 2026.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Notice of Closed Meeting

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has issued a notice announcing a closed advisory council meeting scheduled for May 27-28, 2026. The meeting is closed to the public as it will involve discussion of grant applications and other privileged or predecisional matters. This is a routine administrative announcement.

Council of Councils Meeting Notice, May 14-15, 2026

NIH announces a two-day Council of Councils meeting on May 14-15, 2026, in Bethesda, MD. The meeting includes open sessions covering welcome remarks, DPCPSI reports, and NIH program updates, as well as a closed session for grant application review. The closed portions will address confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information related to grant applications. The public may attend open sessions via videocast or in person, and written comments may be submitted to the Contact Person.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

NIH Center for Scientific Review announces five closed meetings scheduled for May 7, 2026 to review grant applications. Meetings are closed under Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions because discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information of applicants.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for May 5-7, 2026, to review and evaluate grant applications for mentored training, cancer research, infertility technologies, and research excellence awards. The meetings will be held virtually and closed to the public under Federal Advisory Committee Act exemptions to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information associated with grant applications.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for May 5-6, 2026, to review grant applications across topics including aging/neurological/behavioral health, cardiovascular clinical trials, cancer genetics, gene regulation, and pathogenic eukaryotes. All meetings will be held virtually and closed to the public pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

National Eye Institute Board of Scientific Counselors Closed Meeting Notice

The NIH National Eye Institute published a closed meeting notice for the Board of Scientific Counselors on April 27, 2026. The meeting will review and evaluate personnel qualifications and performance, and the competence of individual investigators. The meeting is closed pursuant to FACA exemptions for personal privacy.

National Human Genome Research Institute Amends Meeting Notice

The National Human Genome Research Institute has amended a prior Federal Register meeting notice to modify the schedule for the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research meeting. The open session is moved to May 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the closed session moved to May 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A videocast link has also been added for the open session.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review announces five closed meetings scheduled for May 1-4, 2026. These virtual meetings will review grant applications related to clinical neuroscience, hepatitis C vaccines, endocrinology, CTSA programs, and mental health conditions. Meetings are closed under the Federal Advisory Committee Act due to confidential trade secrets and personal privacy considerations.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

NIH Center for Scientific Review announces two closed virtual meetings scheduled for May 1, 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications for career development awards in social and community influences research, and chemical countermeasures against the nervous system. Both meetings are closed to the public under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information.

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Meeting Notice

NIH announces the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) will hold an open hybrid meeting on April 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. The meeting will discuss committee business, updates, and autism research and services activities. Public comments are accepted through April 14, 2026.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a Federal Register notice announcing four closed meetings scheduled for April 29 through May 1, 2026. The meetings will review grant applications for research in communication/language, biocontainment laboratories, biomaterials/nanoscience, clinical care interventions, and oncology fellowships. All meetings will be held virtually and closed to the public under exemptions for confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.

Center for Scientific Review Closed Meeting Notices

The National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review announced five closed meetings scheduled for April 28-29, 2026, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meetings will review grant applications for topics including health services research, basic and translational cancer research, medical technology partnerships, mentored career development awards, and shared-use biomedical research equipment. All meetings will be held virtually.

Center for Scientific Review Closed Meeting Notices

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a Federal Register notice announcing three closed meetings scheduled for April 28-30, 2026. The meetings will review grant applications for research programs including myocardial physiology, fellowships, and microplastic impacts. Meetings are closed under Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions to protect confidential grant information and personal data.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a Federal Register notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 29-30, 2026. The meetings, conducted virtually, will review grant applications including Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers, Musculoskeletal/Skin/Oral Sciences PAR Panel, R21/R03 proposals, and neuroscience topics. Meetings are closed pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act to protect confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.

NIH Center Scientific Review Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review announced five closed meetings scheduled for late April 2026 to review grant applications. The meetings will address research in aging, oral/dental sciences, genetic therapies, training programs, and mental health/Alzheimer's disease interventions. Meetings are closed under Federal Advisory Committee Act exemptions to protect confidential grant information and applicant privacy.

Human Antibodies With Anti-Lymphocyte Specificities - Licensing Availability

NIH/NIAID issued a notice announcing availability for licensing of novel human IgM antibodies (HHS Ref No. E-025-2025) developed for treating B-cell cancers and autoimmune conditions. The antibodies demonstrated effective B-cell killing at concentrations as low as 0.01 nanomolar. Inventors Dr. Ainhoa Pérez-Díez and Dr. Irini Sereti developed this technology. Companies may contact Benjamin Hurley at 240-276-5489 to pursue licensing.

Center for Scientific Review Amends Meeting Notice

The NIH Center for Scientific Review issued an amended meeting notice changing the dates for the Neuromodulation and Imaging of Neuronal Circuits Study Section from April 16-17, 2026 to July 9-10, 2026. The meeting remains closed to the public. This is an administrative correction to a previously published Federal Register notice.

Board of Scientific Counselors, NIDA - Notice of Closed Meeting

The National Institutes of Health published a notice announcing a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, NIDA, scheduled for May 12, 2026. The virtual meeting will review and evaluate personnel qualifications, performance, and competence of individual investigators under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting is closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) to protect personal privacy.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 28-29, 2026. The meetings involve review panels evaluating grant applications in neurological disorders, musculoskeletal sciences, HIV/AIDS research, and neuroimmune/neuroinflammation studies. Meetings will be held virtually and are closed under exemptions for confidential trade secrets and personal privacy protections.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 27-28, 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications for various study sections covering neuroscience, genetics, biochemistry, and health promotion. Meetings are closed under Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions to protect confidential grant information and personal data.

National Eye Institute Meeting Cancellation

The National Eye Institute (NEI) has cancelled a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors scheduled for April 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The meeting, which was to be held at NEI headquarters in Bethesda, MD, was previously noticed in the Federal Register on March 26, 2026 (91 FR 14703). A new Federal Register notice will be published once a rescheduled date is determined.

NCI Genomic Data Commons Data Submission Request Form

NCI published a 30-day notice seeking public comments on the NCI Genomic Data Commons (GDC) Data Submission Request Form (OMB Control No. 0925-0752). The form is used by investigators to request submission of cancer genomic data into the GDC for data sharing purposes. Comments are due by May 1, 2026. This extends a prior 60-day notice published February 2, 2026, on which no comments were received.

Exclusive Patent License for PEDF Peptides and Retinal Degeneration Treatment

The National Eye Institute, part of the NIH, has published a notice of its intent to grant an Exclusive Patent License to Perpetual Biosciences, Inc. (New York, NY) covering PEDF (Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor) peptides for treating retinal degeneration. The license would cover multiple patent applications and issued patents across US, Australia, Canada, European, and Japanese jurisdictions. The public comment period closes on April 16, 2026.

Notice of Closed Meetings for Grant Application Reviews

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a Federal Register notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 20-24, 2026, pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meetings will review grant applications including the MIST (U01) program, Health Services Career Development Awards, and various biomedical research topics. Meetings are closed under Government in the Sunshine Act exemptions to protect confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.

NIH Center for Scientific Review closed meetings, 31st Mar

NIH Center for Scientific Review closed meetings, 31st Mar

NIH Center for Scientific Review Announces Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice announcing several upcoming closed meetings for the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings, scheduled for April 2026, will involve the review and evaluation of grant applications, which may contain confidential commercial or personal information.

National Eye Institute Announces Closed Meeting Notice

The National Institutes of Health has issued a notice announcing a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Eye Institute. The meeting will be held virtually on April 6, 2026, to review and evaluate individual intramural programs, personnel qualifications, and investigator performance.

Center for Scientific Review Meeting Notice Amended

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued an amended notice regarding a meeting of the Center for Scientific Review. This notice updates previously published information about the meeting.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Closed Meetings Notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice regarding closed meetings for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This notice informs the public about upcoming meetings that will be closed to the public.

Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review has published a notice announcing upcoming closed meetings. These meetings are scheduled to take place on April 20-21, 2026.

Center for Scientific Review Closed Meetings Notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a notice regarding closed meetings for the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings are scheduled for April 20, 2026, and are part of the standard review process for grant applications.

National Cancer Institute Meeting Announcement

The National Institutes of Health, through the National Cancer Institute, has announced an upcoming meeting. The notice provides details regarding the meeting, which is scheduled for April 8, 2026. This announcement serves as an informational update for interested parties.

NIH Loan Repayment Programs OMB Review Comment Request

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted a request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review regarding its Loan Repayment Programs. This notice is a 30-day comment request, allowing interested parties to provide feedback on the information collection associated with these programs.

NIH Strategic Plan Framework FY2027-2031 Request for Comments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public comments on a framework for its agency-wide strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather input to shape the NIH's future research priorities and initiatives.

NIH Office of the Director Charter Renewal Notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice in the Federal Register regarding the renewal of the charter for its Office of the Director. This notice serves to inform the public about the continuation of this advisory committee.

Center for Scientific Review Closed Meetings Notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a notice regarding upcoming closed meetings for the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings are part of the standard review process for grant applications and do not involve new regulatory requirements.