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NIH proposes eliminating numerical scores for grant applications

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is considering a major shift in its grant application evaluation process. The proposed change would eliminate the use of numerical scores in assessing applications. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a proposed change in policy for evaluating research grant applications by a major research institution. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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NIH proposes eliminating numerical scores for grant applications

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    NIH Proposes Big Change In How Grants Applications Evaluated

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is proposing yet another significant change in its grant review process, moving away from numerical scores for applications.

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