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
Click here to see the format of the entire evaluation form used in the scientific review
2. Technical Feasibility review
Click here to see the format of the entire form used in the technical feasibility review
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