Capabilities in Scientific Peer Review
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) manages scientific peer reviews for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies. Our capabilities span the entire peer review process, from planning and identifying experts to evaluation and implementing improvements.
ORISE’s scientific peer review process helps government agencies manage risk and confirm that proposed research has scientific merit and research funding is well allocated. The process also ensures that research conclusions are credible before they are widely distributed and that project goals have either been met or have progressed enough to be deemed suitable for continued support.
ORISE’s capabilities in scientific and technical peer review include:
Peer Review Planning
ORISE works carefully to develop a scientific peer review process that meets the specific needs of each sponsor and is managed with the highest level of process integrity.
Expert Identification
ORISE uses established professional networks to ensure qualified, objective reviewers are selected based on sponsor requirements and preferences.
Peer Review Management
Whether the review is large or small, focused on judging research proposals or focused on evaluating the progress of a program, ORISE provides a number of peer review formats to best fit sponsor needs.
Workshop Coordination
ORISE manages and facilitates workshops and other meetings as an additional means for needs identification and research discussions.
Process Improvement
ORISE works with its sponsors to identify opportunities for continuous improvement based on the results of a research review’s evaluation.
Related Link
- Best Practices in Peer Review Assure Quality, Value, Objectivity (PDF, 330KB)
Journal of the National Grants Management Association