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 Rehabilitation Research, Development, and Translation Scientific Merit Review Board will be held August 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), virtually via Webex.

The objective of the Board is to provide 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 ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure through recommendations that the VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) RRDT portfolio advances scientific knowledge and fosters innovations to maximize Veterans’ functional independence, quality of life, and participation in their lives and community.

Events Details

Members of the public may attend the open portion of the meeting from 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.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 (2825 167 1146).

Please see the Federal Register notice for additional information.