The proposal evaluation process includes both internal staff review and merit evaluation by peer review panels comprised of scientists, educators, business representatives, and Government officials. Peer review panels will be selected and structured to provide optimum expertise and objective judgment in the evaluation of proposals.
authority: Sec. 1470, National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (
7 U.S.C. 3316)
source: 62 FR 39317, July 22, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 3405.14