Merit Review Process

NSF Program Officers discuss the philosophy of merit review and how it works, as well as ad hoc and multi-tiered reviews. Presenters also cover the role of the Program Officer, timing of proposal submissions, reviewer selection, release of reviewer comments, and conflict-of-interest issues related to merit review.

View the PAPPG here: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_…

Frequently Asked Questions related to the PAPPG: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/p…

CAREER Program info is here: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportun…

CAREER Merit Review Principles and Criteria: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf2258…

Presenters: Kelsey Cook, Bonnie Green, Karen Santoro, Cynthia Suchman