Update on Improving Fellowship Review: A Request for Information

This blog has been co-authored with Noni Byrnes, Director, Center for Scientific Review, NIH. Originally posted on the Review Matters blog. Mike Lauer, Deputy Director for Extramural Research, NIH Noni Byrnes, Ph.D., Director of NIH Center for Scientific Review NIH is recommending changes to the peer review of Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) fellowship applications by restructuring the review criteria and modifying some sections of the PHS Fellowship Supplemental Form that are specific to NRSAs. The goal of this effort is to facilitate the mission of NRSA fellowship peer review – to identify the most promising trainees and the excellent, individualized training programs that will help them become the outstanding scientists of the next generation. The proposed changes will 1) allow peer reviewers to better evaluate the applicant’s potential and the quality of the scientific training plan without undue influence of the sponsor’s or institution’s reputation; and 2) ensure that the information provided in the application is aligned with the restructured criteria and targeted to the fellowship candidate’s specific training needs.  The RFI requests public input on this proposal. To comment, go to the RFI, which contains additional background and links to submit your thoughts.  Most of that background follows: The first stage of NIH peer review serves to provide expert advice to NIH on assessment of the likelihood that th...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - Category: Research Authors: Tags: blog Open Mike fellowship NRSA request for information Request For Information (RFI) Review Source Type: funding