What can be done to ensure that a scientist receives appropriate credit for team research accomplishments?
As with any type of accomplishment, all players in the panel system have important responsibilities. First, the scientist must do a good job of documenting both the impact of the team’s accomplishments, and their contribution to the accomplishments. The scientist must also carefully decide which indepth reviewer (IDR) contacts to list on the ARS-570. Second, the IDR must conduct thorough factfinding to verify the extent of the scientist’s contribution. IDR’s need to be particularly alert to instances when the incumbent or other team members are claiming “more than their share.” Finally, each panelist must ensure by his or her actions on the panel that Agency policy is properly applied to every case under review. As with all types of accomplishments, no one should expect to get credit just for being on or in charge of a team. In RPES, the bottom line is always documented impact.
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