Why is there a grade level of grade 10 required for the language of the structured lay summary?
A. The lay summaries are not meant for researchers who readily read and understand scientific literature, they are for the lay reviewers to read and provide input on relevance to the broader community and the mandate of the HSFC. The lay reviewer must therefore be able to have a clear picture of the applicants’ proposed research. The lay summaries may also be used for communication purposes and must therefore be understood by the general public.
