Peer Review of research grant proposals

Peer Review Guidance

Cross-Council guidelines (PDF - link opens in a new window) have been developed in order to protect the integrity of Council and reduce the risk of impropriety or any perception of impropriety in the conduct of peer review business and allocation of funds. The guidelines apply to all individuals involved in any way in the peer review of applications for funding.

Individual panel members like others who serve the public are expected to follow the seven principles of public life set out by the Committee on standards in Public Life (the Nolan Committee).

Referees are required to make a statement at the end of every referee report to declare whether they have/have not any conflicts of interest. Failure to make this declaration will invalidate the report.

Applicants for research grants should note that canvassing of members of the Peer Review Panel will lead to disqualification.