Federal Agencies Seek Grant Peer Reviewers
Have you ever considered becoming a peer reviewer for a federal grant funding program? All federal agencies use peer review panels during the process of awarding competitive grants. The agencies listed below may be of particular interest to NOVA faculty and staff. The Department of Education (ED), Department of Labor (DOL), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) provide opportunities for professionals with a variety of expertise to serve as peer reviewers. Peer reviewers are trained to evaluate and score grant applications against agency-specific criteria and priorities.
Benefits of becoming a peer reviewer include:
- Networking with and learning from colleagues in various disciplines
- Gaining insight into federal agency program priorities
- Developing knowledge of the application review process that can inform your own proposal development
- Serving community needs with your unique expertise
- Exposure to innovative ideas
If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, follow the links below for information on how to apply, the time commitment and potential compensation.
- Department of Education
- Department of Labor
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- National Science Foundation
Submitted by:
Miguel Pontifis, Grants Specialist, MPontifis@nvcc.edu