How are applications reviewed? What are the criteria used to evaluate them?
All qualified applications are reviewed using a two-step process. First, a review panel made up of subject matter experts (scientists) reviews each application on the basis of the criteria described below and ranks all applications. The panel forwards its recommendations to the selecting officials (USGS managers). The selecting officials also review the applications utilizing the criteria below. They make final selections considering the input of the review panel and the Coordinator of the Mendenhall Program.
