June Grants Administration Community Open Mic [June 24, 2026]
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Pending continued member interest, the Grants Admin Community will plan to hold recurring monthly webinars in an open mic-style format—unless there is a topic that lends itself to an invited expert speaker(s)—around two or three pre-planned topics based on common listserv questions and per member request to spark candid discussion. These webinars are not limited to the scheduled topics, and will unfold as the conversation dictates, offering common problems and potential (ideally evidence-based) solutions.
Topic: Administering the Peer Review Process
As we discussed at the May open mic, the increase in application volume continues to pose unique challenges to our member organizations. To build upon that conversation, this session will focus on successfully managing the scientific review process. Join us as we dive into the following topics:
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How do you recruit and onboard reviewers, and do you offer any incentives or compensation?
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Does your organization have any guidelines or best practices for assigning reviews to ensure appropriate expertise and avoid overburdening reviewers?
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What strategies have you developed to handle unexpected issues, such as unresponsive reviewers?
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How do you manage review meetings so they run smoothly? Please describe your review procedure at the meeting for evaluating each application.