Rating scale
Numerical evaluation: The consistency between the numerical rating and the written comments is particularly important. In the draft review (before the panel meeting) the numerical evaluation is made with a rating scale ranging from 6 (outstanding) to 1 (insufficient). In the final reviews (in the panel meeting) the scale ranges from 6 (outstanding) to 3-1 (fair to insufficient).
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Draft rating |
Description |
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6 (outstanding) |
Demonstrates extremely high novelty and/or innovation; has potential to substantially advance science at global level; presents a high-gain plan that may include risks |
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5 (excellent) |
Is very good in international comparison – contains no significant elements to be improved |
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4 (good) |
Is in general sound but contains some elements that should be improved |
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3 (fair) |
Is in general sound but contains important elements that should be improved |
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2 (poor) |
Contains flaws and is in need of substantial modification or improvement |
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1 (insufficient) |
Contains severe flaws that are intrinsic to the proposed project or the application |
