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Research Grant Review Process Peer Review System

Peer Review System

Grant applications are assessed in two stages, first by external referees (Referee Panel) then by a multidisciplinary panel of experts (Grant Review Board), according to the assessment criteria. Two-Tiered Peer Review Process 1st Review by Referee Panel External referees are chosen for their expertise in specific research areas Initial review of scientific merit and research ethics Rate and give comments on each grant application 2nd Review by Grant Review Board Assess quality of Referee Panel's comments Final review of scientific merit and research ethics Evaluate relevance to scope of fund and thematic priorities, applicability to local context, applicant's track record, administering institution's research capability, "value for money" of proposals Make recommendations on funding to the Research Council

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