§ 52h.8 What are the review criteria for grants?

In carrying out its review under § 52h.7, the scientific peer review group shall assess the overall impact that the project could have on the research field involved, taking into account, among other pertinent factors: (a) The significance of the goals of the proposed research, from a scientific or technical standpoint; (b) The adequacy of the approach and methodology proposed to carry out the research; (c) The innovativeness and originality of the proposed research; (d) The qualifications and experience of the principal investigator and proposed staff; (e) The scientific environment and reasonable availability of resources necessary to the research; (f) The adequacy of plans to include both genders, minorities, children and special populations as appropriate for the scientific goals of the research; (g) The reasonableness of the proposed budget and duration in relation to the proposed research; and (h) The adequacy of the proposed protection for humans, animals, and the environment, to the extent they may be adversely affected by the project proposed in the application.