The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10, that a meeting of the Health Systems Research (HSR) Scientific Merit Review Board will be held September 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), virtually via Webex.

The Committee provides for the impartial selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The Board ensures, through its recommendations, the high quality and mission relevance of VA’s legislatively mandated Office of Research and Development’s (ORD) HSR portfolio.

Events Details

Members of the public may attend the open portion of the meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. EST via Webex (in listen-only mode, as the time-limited agenda does not allow for public comment or presentations). To attend the open portion of the meeting, the public may dial the Webex phone number (1-833-558-0712) and enter the meeting access code (2823 124 9657).

Please see the Federal Register notice for additional information.