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The Research Scientist and ARS Project Peer Review

Goal of Project Peer Review. Independent and expert evaluation of the scientific and technical merit of research project plans, and advice to enable their improvementNot evaluation of the Mission or National Programs of ARS, or of project budgets or personnel management. . OSQR. Foundations of ARS

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The Research Scientist and ARS Project Peer Review

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    1. The Research Scientist and ARS Project Peer Review Office of Scientific Quality Review (OSQR) Scientific Officer Frank C. Greene 2003 - Program Coordinator Marcia Moore

    2. Goal of Project Peer Review

    3. Foundations of ARS Peer Review Scientific: Scrutiny, advice and endorsement of experts in the field. Business: Enhanced knowledge and recognition of the excellence of ARS as an institution. Law: The Secretary shall establish procedures that ensure scientific peer review of all activities conducted by the Department. (Public Law 105-185).

    4. Office of Scientific Quality Review Mission: OSQR is responsible for planning and facilitating high quality scientific and technical peer review of all ARS prospective research project plans.

    6. ARS Research Project Approval

    7. Context of ARS Peer Review

    8. Review Criteria The Project Plan, as a stand-alone document, must convince a panel of experts that it describes research which has: Suitable Experimental Approaches and Experimental Procedures High Probability of Success Merit and Significance

    9. Things You Should Do Know the capabilities of MU/project scientists. Challenge them to stretch. Know your NPL and National Program Action Plan. Consult both thoroughly to confirm areas of great potential impact. Know the OSQR system. Consult the web site references and staff. Organize and participate in MU-wide discussions to critique project plan drafts.

    10. The Prospectus It is a skeletal project plan for solution of problems in support of National Program objectives. It contains all the justification, conceptual foundation, and experimental design of the full plan. It influences the selection of panel Chairs, panel members, and primary/secondary reviewers.

    11. The Project Plan Frames objectives to generate significant and definitive results Develops sound and modern experimental plans, testing hypotheses as appropriate Plans for and details contingencies Details and documents collaborations Should be subjected to informal peer review before submitting to OSQR

    13. Chief Criticisms to Date

    20. Action Classes

    21. After Panel - ARS Response

    22. Proposal Score Distribution n=636 11/03

    23. Peer Review Reference Sources OSQR Web Site (http://www.ars.usda.gov/osqr) Program Overview OSQR Project Plan Writing Video Project Plan Information, Format Peer Review Manual OSQR Staff National Program Staff

    24. Pass Go, Collect $300/SY!

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