Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 8:94-3.9 - Scientific merit review(a) The scientific merit review shall be conducted by an Independent Scientific Merit Review Panel consisting of peer scientists qualified by education and experience to render an independent and expert evaluation of the scientific value, importance and likelihood of success of each application.(b) Applications found to be relevant by the Independent Relevance Review Panel shall be assigned to members of the Independent Scientific Merit Review Panel.(c) Each panel member shall independently evaluate each assigned grant application and compile a preliminary score.(d) Following completion of individual reviews, the Independent Scientific Merit Review Panel shall meet in a group session at a time and place specified by the Office of the Commission to determine a final score, funding recommendation and rationale with respect to each pending grant application. Applications not assigned a final numeric score by the Independent Scientific Merit Review Panel will not be submitted to the Commission for review. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:94-3.9