Update on Simplifying Review Criteria: A Request for Information

Discussions are underway to incorporate consideration of a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) and rigorous review of clinical trials RPGs (~10% of RPGs are clinical trials) within the proposed framework. Simplified Review Criteria NIH proposes to reorganize the five review criteria into three factors, with Factors 1 and 2 receiving a numerical score. Reviewers will be instructed to consider all three factors (Factors 1, 2 and 3) in arriving at their Overall Impact Score (scored 1-9), reflecting the overall scientific and technical merit of the application. Factor 1: Importance of the Research (Significance, Innovation), numerical score (1-9) Factor 2: Rigor and Feasibility (Approach), numerical score (1-9) Factor 3: Expertise and Resources (Investigator, Environment), assessed and considered in the Overall Impact Score, but not individually scored Within Factor 3 (Expertise and Resources), Investigator and Environment will be assessed in the context of the research proposed. Investigator(s) will be rated as “fully capable” or “additional expertise/capability needed”. Environment will be rated as “appropriate” or “additional resources needed.” If a need for additional expertise or resources is identified, written justification must be provided. Detailed descriptions of the three factors can be found here. The following “Additional Review Criteria” will remain largely unchanged, not scored individually but continue to affect the Overall Impact ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - Category: Research Authors: Tags: blog Open Mike Center for Scientific Review CSR Peer review Request For Information (RFI) Source Type: funding