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The Delphi process: a solution for reviewing novel grant applications
Cath Holliday1, Monica Robotin
1Cancer Council New South Wales, Sydney;
International Journal of General Medicine
|September 11, 2010
Summary
A modified Delphi process efficiently prioritized novel pancreatic cancer research grant applications. This transparent method achieved reviewer consensus, proving useful for specialized fields with limited local expertise.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Grant Review Processes
- Scientific Evaluation
Background:
- Traditional scientific review faces challenges with limited evidence and divergent expert opinions.
- Evaluating novel research, especially in specialized fields, requires robust methodologies.
- The study investigated the utility of the Delphi process in grant selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a modified Delphi process for grant selection.
- To determine if the Delphi process can facilitate consensus in specialized research areas.
- To evaluate the Delphi process's suitability for prioritizing novel pancreatic cancer research proposals.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi process was employed, involving five international reviewers with similar grants.
- Reviewers ranked novel pancreatic cancer research proposals based on scientific merit, innovativeness, and risk.
- Three rounds of voting were conducted to refine the evaluation and ranking of applications.
Main Results:
- The Delphi process successfully narrowed down 10 applications through three voting rounds.
- Application scores evolved from 5.0-8.3 in round one to 13.6-18.2 for the top six in round three.
- The top four ranked applications were recommended for funding with strong reviewer agreement.
Conclusions:
- A modified Delphi process offers an efficient, transparent, and equitable method for reviewing specialized research grants.
- This approach is particularly valuable in fields lacking local expertise.
- The Delphi process shows potential for broader application in peer review scenarios with limited expert access.
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