Evaluation Guidelines

All applications for access will go through two stages of review: first a scientific review conducted by two external reviewers, then a technical feasibility review conducted by the EuBI Node Candidate(s) proposed to host the applicant. The review process will be moderated by the Euro-BioImaging Hub, and the application will remain strictly confidential throughout the review process. During the reviews, the application will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 

1. Scientific review
  • Significance/importance of the project in the context of international research and standards in the field
  • Relevance/contribution of the project to the scientist’s overall scientific work/interests
  • Progress beyond state-of-the-art
  • Relevance of the project’s results for inclusion in future scientific publications
  • Scientific quality of the research and study concept
  • Benefit for applicant (e.g. training received, results obtained, scientific networking started, being able to apply for his/her own grant)
  • Impact of project on field of science, economy and society

Click here to see the format of the entire evaluation form used in the scientific review


2. Technical Feasibility review
  • Feasibility of the project to be successfully conducted at the EuBI Node Candidate
  • Availability of required technologies and expertise at the EuBI Node Candidate
  • Availability of possible required supporting laboratory or animal facilities for the project
  • Technical ability of the applicant to conduct the planned experiments, or the possibility to acquire the required skills in the time frame of the proposed project
  • Reasonable estimation of project duration, and availability of the EuBI Node Candidate during the proposed time frame
  • Reasonable estimation of project costs and coverage by the scientist
  • Necessity to conduct the research at the requested EuBI Node Candidate (or could the applicant conduct the work at another EuBi Node Candidate that would be closer to his/her home laboratory, or that would be more qualified for the specified application)

Click here to see the format of the entire form used in the technical feasibility review