Peer Review

All of SHRF’s selection processes are based on a strong peer review process. Panels of active researchers assess research proposals using excellence, relevance and feasibility as key deciding factors. Applications must also exemplify the stated objectives and priorities for the particular funding program. Peer review for programs where SHRF is matching or partnering with other funding agencies may be done by the other agency, so long as SHRF requirements are met.

Review forms and Peer Review Guidelines are available for download below.

SHRF’s selection process has 10 steps:

  1. SHRF invites reviewers to serve on committees
  2. Applicants submit applications to SHRF
  3. SHRF staff screen applications for completeness and eligibility
  4. Review committee chair, with SHRF staff, assigns applications to reviewers
  5. Reviewers prepare in-depth assessments based on program criteria and excellence
  6. Committee meets to discuss, rate and rank all applications
  7. Committee recommends meritorious applications for funding
  8. SHRF Board reviews and approves the committee’s recommendations
  9. SHRF offers grants and awards to as many recommended applicants as resources permit
  10. SHRF staff ensures all conditions are met before authorizing payments to researchers’ home institution.

Our peer reviewers are not only instrumental in evaluating applications; they also provide valuable feedback to us about procedures, programs and trends in the health research community. Peer reviewers from the previous year can be found in SHRF’s Annual Report.

If you have interest in becoming a peer reviewer please contact our Funding Programs Manager on the contact page.

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