Who evaluates the applications submitted for the competition?
Each application is evaluated by panels of reviewers, which include experts,from outside US/ED who represent a variety of disciplines. The experts are required to use the program statute and regulations, the program selection criteria, and any priorities and other requirements that have been published in the Federal Register as guidance in reviewing the applications. The review panels provide written comments and scores to support their evaluations about the quality, significance, and impact of the proposed project. Those comments are shared with the applicants.
