The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that several of its committees will hold meetings in February 2021 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings will be conducted virtually and will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Topics covered include child psychopathology, brain disorders, cardiovascular and respiratory sciences, oncology, musculoskeletal sciences, and endocrinology among others. Each committee meeting will be overseen by a Scientific Review Officer to ensure the review process is conducted effectively.
Simple Explanation
The NIH is having private online meetings in February to talk about and decide which science projects, like studying the brain or heart, should get money. These meetings are closed so people's personal information stays secret.