Grant reviewer perceptions of the quality, effectiveness, and influence of panel discussion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Funding agencies have long used panel discussion in the peer review of research grant proposals as a way to utilize a set of expertise and perspectives in making funding decisions. Little research has examined the quality of panel discussions and how effectively they are facilitated.

Methods

Here, we present a mixed-method analysis of data from a survey of reviewers focused on their perceptions of the quality, effectiveness, and influence of panel discussion from their last peer review experience.

Results

Reviewers indicated that panel discussions were viewed favorably in terms of participation, clarifying differing opinions, informing unassigned reviewers, and chair facilitation. However, some reviewers mentioned issues with panel discussions, including an

SUBMITTER: Gallo SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7229595 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature