The CHC Peer Review has the goal of providing the highest quality constructive feedback to our trainees and faculty to help improve their research and chances of funding.

We meet around 3 weeks before the NIH R01 deadlines, in September (for October 5), January (For February 5) and May (for June 5).

For early career faculty (including postdoctoral fellows, specialists, and assistant professors): We suggest that NIH proposals by early career faculty are welcome to go through one or two reviews at the CHC: a concept review and a final grant proposal review. The concept review provides a time to discuss the ideas, specific aims, and methods of a grant proposal. The proposal should not be entirely written at this time (except for aims). Concept reviews should be done at least 3 months before the internal UCSF deadlines.

Mid-career faculty and senior faculty: Peer review is strongly encouraged for grant proposals for mid- career and senior faculty. Think of it as a free round of review before it goes to NIH or other reviewers.
 
If you have questions or to RVSP, please contact Dina Freij (Dina.Freij@ucsf.edu).  A confidential agenda will be sent only to those who RSVP prior to the meeting.