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Title

Two Facets of Peer Review and the Proper Role of Study Sections

Authors

John Lenard, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Publication Date

9-2006

Abstract

The current National Institutes of Health study section system is under increasing criticism due to tight budgets and decreased levels of perceived competence. There is also an overemphasis on written critiques from the study section by unsuccessful applicants. It is argued that this arises from confusion between two different purposes of peer review. A system of universal participation in peer review by senior funded investigators is proposed to ameliorate these problems.

Recommended Citation

Lenard, J. (2006). Two facets of peer review and the proper role of study sections. Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance, 13(3), 277-283.

Topic

Peer Review

Material Type

Journal Article

Research Area

Medicine and Health Sciences

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