For proposals going to outside funding agencies that have their own peer review process, peer review is primarily the responsibility of the funding agency. BRD's policy on peer review does not preclude BRD peer review of such proposals prior to their submission. Funded Projects and BRD Programs Long-term research and monitoring activities are evaluated for progress. Comments and proposed modifications are suggested by reviewers. The primary purpose is to assure scientific quality and relevance to information needs and contractual commitments.
Reviews serve to identify problems and facilitate mid-course corrections, if necessary.
Review of funded projects should be conducted at the Regional or National level, depending on the size and scope of the project. Because of their duration, projects should be reviewed during their development and at least every five years to determine whether the research is on track scientifically and on schedule. Review of proposed programs should be -carried out by Regional or National panels depending on the size and scope of the program being reviewed. Ongoing programs should be reviewed at regular intervals to determine whether the program is being managed to meet the strategic goals of the agency as well as the information needs of BRD's clients. Program reviews should involve scientists from inside and outside BRD, resource managers and science administrators.