There is one proposal review cycle per year. Proposals must be received by the Administrative Office by February 1. Proposals received after this date will not be reviewed. Proposals are reviewed by the Administrative Office and the Research Committee to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures. Preliminary review by the Research Committee evaluates scientific merit and appropriateness of research design.
Suitable proposals receive a second level of review by independent peer reviewers.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by June 1 . Approved projects usually have a funding start date of July 1 . Independent Peer Reviewers Persons wishing to participate as independent peer reviewers should have expertise in a particular content area, methodological and statistical expertise and research experience.