Research Proposal Evaluation

AKC Canine Health Foundation, Inc

Proposal # and PI Last Name:______

Evaluator and Date: ______

Please review the proposal information including the attached documentsto complete the evaluation.

By agreeing to perform this evaluation you agree to the following:

  • I have read and agree to the Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality and Non Disclosure Policy posted under Resources on the Home Page of CHF Review OnLine.
  • I understand the confidential and possibly proprietary nature of grant applications; therefore, I agree to maintain the strictest confidence concerning this application.
  • I understand that an anonymous copy of this evaluation will be furnished to the principal investigator as constructive feedback for future grant applications.

When you have concluded your evaluation to your satisfaction, copy your feedback to the CHF Review Online review form to submit your evaluation to CHF.

The evaluation is divided into five sections.

  • SIGNFICANCE
  • RESEARCH PLAN
  • INVESTIGATORS
  • BUDGET
  • OVERALL SCORE

Provide comments and scores for each section according to the instructions below.Because your anonymous evaluation will be included within a report given to the principal investigator, please include detailed constructive feedback,as you would like to receive,to assist the PI in future grant applications.

SIGNIFICANCE

Please comment on the SIGNIFICANCE of this proposal as it involves:

(a)Furthering significant scientific understanding

(b)Addressing a serious health problem in a breed(s) or all dogs

(c)Potential impact on the health of dogs by application of its findings (e.g. marker or DNA test, new therapy, more accurate diagnosis) in the near term or future.

Please provide a score for the SIGNIFICANCE of the project for the field of canine health with consideration to the severity of the disease, number of dogs impacted by the disease, and advancement of scientific knowledge.

1 = Not at all Significant

3 = Slightly Significant

5 = Somewhat Significant

8 = Very Significant

10 = Extremely Significant

SCORE = _____

COMMENTS:

RESEARCH PLAN

Please comment on the RESEARCH PLAN of this proposal as it involves:

(a)Originality of research hypotheses and its potential scientific merit

(b)Clarity and feasibility of research objectives

(c)Suitability of methods, tools, or approaches

(d)Ability to execute the milestones and overall project within the timeframe specified (e.g. timetable for sample collection or patient enrollment in clinical study reasonable?)

(e)Overall strengths and weaknesses of the research plan

(f)Is there another approach, technique, or design the PI should consider for this study?

(g)Any additional comments on the Research Plan

Please provide a score for the RESEARCH PLAN.

1 = Serious Faults

3 = Fair

5 = Good

8 = Very Good

10 = Outstanding

SCORE = _____

COMMENTS:

INVESTIGATORS

Please comment on the INVESTIGATORS on this proposal as it involves:

(a)Qualifications and time commitments of the principal investigator(s)

(b)Qualifications and time commitments of the co-investigators and staff

(c)Availability of institutional resources (e.g. equipment, core labs services)

(d)Experience in experimental techniques

(e)Expertise of research topic

Please provide a score for the INVESTIGATORS’ credentials.

1 = Not Adequate

3 = Fair

5 = Average

8 = Very Good

10 = Exceptional

SCORE = _____

COMMENTS:

BUDGET

Is the budget appropriate for this project? YES or No

What modifications are recommended?

What budget items could be eliminated or reduced without jeopardizing the project?

COMMENTS:

OVERALL SCORE

Please provide overall commentsfor thisresearch proposal.

Please provide anOVERALL SCORE.

1 = Not AdequateApplication does not fit in the CHF mission. For example, use of colony dogs or no relevance to the health of dogs.

3 = FairThe research project will not advance the field of canine health.

5 = AverageLimited impact on dog’s health or there are concerns about the research quality.

8 = Very GoodHas strong potential.

10 = ExceptionalExcellent Application. Major impact on canine health and canine health research.

OVERALL SCORE =

COMMENTS:

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