Section 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.