How will decisions be made about the CRPA proposals, and how fast? Will they be sent out for review, or with the rolling deadline will it be an ISE staff decision?
All CRPA proposals go through the NSF merit review process and must have at least 3 written reviews and ratings. Reviewers have backgrounds in the science under consideration and in designing experience in informal science education. Evaluation processes are also important. We try to process proposals no longer than 6 months after the submission date. Since there is no deadline for CRPAs, decisions are made throughout the year.
