Insider's Guide to NIH Peer Review for Reviewers by Richard Kitsis, M.D.
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Your goal is to perform thorough and fair evaluations of their
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Your focus should be on overall impact: Will the research
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Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of applications.
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Remember you are not alone and you were asked to review
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Know you’re going to be a better application writer.
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http://internet.csr.nih.gov/reviewerorientation/
Hi, I’m Dr. Rick Kitsis the former chair of CSR’s Myocardial ischemia and Metabolism study Section.
This insider's guide provides valuable insights for reviewers participating in NIH grant application peer reviews. It covers essential aspects such as staying grounded, getting started, writing reviews effectively, scoring applications, participating in meetings, and enjoying the overall experience. Reviewers are encouraged to focus on the research's overall impact, manage conflicts efficiently, offer constructive feedback, and engage collaboratively during the review process.
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Insiders Guide to NIH Peer Review for Reviewers Richard Kitsis, M.D. Former Chair CSR s Myocardial Ischemia and Metabolism Study Section
Collective Wisdom from CSR Study Section Chairs
Staying Grounded When you review NIH grant applications: Your goal is to perform thorough and fair evaluations of their scientific and technical merit Your focus should be on overall impact: Will the research have a sustained, powerful effect on the research field involved?
Getting Started Don t be overwhelmed by the number of applications. Get started right away to see if you have a conflict with an application. Remember you are not alone and you were asked to review because of your expertise.
Writing Your Reviews Don t mince words but don t be too critical. Focus on the strengths and weaknesses that matter.
Writing Your Reviews Don t just express your opinions. Explain them. Don t try to rewrite an application.
Scoring Applications Score the application, not your discipline. Keep your reviews and scores in sync.
Participating in the Meeting Don t rehash. Talk about what matters. Paint a big and balanced picture.
Participating in the Review Meeting Don t be unsettled if someone disagrees with you. Listen and be open to changing your mind.
Enjoying the Experience Meet new friends and colleagues. Learn new and cool things about related fields. Know you re going to be a better application writer.
Insiders Guide to NIH Peer Review for Reviewers www.csr.nih.gov/reviewerguide
More Information http://internet.csr.nih.gov/reviewerorientation/
