The criteria used in evaluating an application are the same as those generally applied in competition for funding at the national level. These criteria include:
- The significance of the research and its relevance to pediatrics
- The approach including the adequacy of the conceptual framework, design, and analyses as well as acknowledgement of potential problems and alternative tactics
- The appropriateness of study design and sample size calculations, as applicable
- The originality and innovation of the project
- The feasibility of the procedures outlined in the application, including ability to complete project in one year and evidence of support from the section head and/or mentor and collaborators
- The probability that the project will lead to a successful grant application for external peer-reviewed funding
- An assessment of budget justification (Notes: Do not include principal investigator salary in the budget. Subcontracts are not allowed.)
- The scientific expertise of the applicant to perform the proposed research