Participants learned how the merit review process at NSF works, as well as types of reviews. Presenters also covered the role of the NSF Program Officer, timing of proposal submissions, reviewer selection, release of reviewer comments and conflict of interest issues.
Presenters: Thiaga Nandagopal, Karen Santoro, and Nigel Sharp

• For more information about the merit review process, visit NSF’s website which covers the process in detail: https://nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/merit_review/

Learn how the merit review system at NSF works, as well as types of reviews. Presenters will also cover the role of the NSF Program Officer, timing of proposal submissions, reviewer selection, release of reviewer comments and conflict of interest issues.
Presenters: Karen Santoro, Nigel Sharp, and Thyaga Nandagopal.

• Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide: https://nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
• Proposal and Award Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs20_1.pdf
• See the NSF Merit Review Reports for data on success rates and lots of other information about the merit review process: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/pubmeritreview.jsp