Partnerships for Innovation
Scientific Peer Review Fact Sheet (PDF, 681 KB)
Best Practices in Peer Review Assure Quality, Value, Objectivity (PDF, 330 KB)
Article in Journal of the National Grants Management Association
Sharing best practices in peer review to improve field
ORAU peer review experts have created the “Peer Review Practice” blog as a vehicle through which the peer review community can critically evaluate its techniques and practices.
Scientific Peer Review
When the federal or state government disseminates scientific information or funds research proposals, it is critical that the proposed information be scientifically feasible and have verifiable technical merit. Through a customizable peer review process using an external network of industry-specific experts, ORAU is helping government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.
ORAU streamlines the scientific peer review process to ensure the best use of research funding
Through a proven and respected peer and merit review process, we help our customers make informed decisions on how best to invest their research dollars.
Our effective peer review management program provides decision makers with independent perspectives from experts who are knowledgeable in the subject area being reviewed. These experts submit rankings and qualitative reviews that can be used in judging research proposals with the highest technical merit.
ORAU peer review capabilities support government allocation of and accountability for hundreds of millions in research funding in science, energy, supercomputing, homeland security and other fields.
Current Career Opportunities
| Ref. No. | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 13-050 | Associate Dir STRI (Office of Science) |
| 13-049 | Associate Dir STRI (Program Development) |
| 13-044 | Program Specialist Senior |
| 12-114 | Project Manager 1 Peer Review |
