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Sun Grant Western Regional Center
2007 U.S. Department of Transportation-Funded
Competitive Grants Program
SECTION 4. PROPOSAL REVIEW INFORMATION
- All applications will undergo a rigorous review process, which will include a technical peer review by scientists working in the appropriate fields. Proposals will also undergo review by the Sun Grant Advisory Committee (AC). Decisions will be made on the basis of the following factors:
- Scientific and Technical Merit (50%)
- Originality and innovativeness of the concept and approach
- Conceptual adequacy of research, as applicable
- Clarity of objectives and presentation of information
- Adequacy of methodology proposed
- Feasibility of methodology to achieve objectives
- Likelihood of success as proposed
- Qualifications of the Investigator(s), Adequacy of Facilities, Project Management, and Costs (25%)
- Awareness of previous work or strategies
- Appropriate collaborators included
- Level to which stakeholders were involved in project planning and implementation
- Planning and implementation strategies
- Project Relevance (25%)
- Appropriateness of the proposal in addressing Sun Grant’s mission and the research priorities of the region
- Adequate outreach program and strategies
- Degree to which end users or potential users of the project are consulted or involved in project planning and implementation, and the potential for project implementation
- A panel of experts will be assembled for the technical review. A lead panelist in each of the subfields is identified and tasked with leading the discussion on that set of proposals. A secondary reviewer is also identified to present additional information. The full panel will provide input on the technical merits of the proposal
- The Technical and Advisory Committees will recommend a list of priority projects to the WRC directors and DOT for their funding consideration. WRC will seek to achieve a portfolio of research and education projects to address the bioenergy development priorities of the region. Therefore, relevance to meeting the priority needs of the region may form the basis for selection among projects deemed of equivalent merit and quality.
SPECIAL NOTE
WRC will not be able to notify applicants in writing of grant decisions until July 15, 2007, due to a review request by federal agencies.
CONTACT PERSON FOR QUESTIONS
Jan Auyong, Executive Director
Western Sun Grant Regional Center
138 Strand Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-9353
Fax: 541-737-3178
Email: sungrant@oregonstate.edu
http://sungrant.oregonstate.edu