The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Advisory Council and Board meetings offer researchers an opportunity to hear Institute and Center leadership discuss current priorities and initiatives, budget updates, scientific highlights, and concepts that may inform future funding opportunities. Portions of these meetings are open to the public, while discussions involving individual grant applications remain confidential.
Researchers are encouraged to attend these Advisory Council meetings to learn valuable context for anticipating where NIH may be headed and positioning future proposals accordingly.
To view the complete list of the fall 2026 Council meeting Dates, visit the NIH announcement online. All public sessions will be accessible through NIH Videocast.